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Senior, Cost Accounting

Anduril· Finance & Accounting : Accounting : Accounting
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Ashville, OH$87k - $116kfull-timePosted 6d ago

About the role

Senior cost accounting position responsible for full stack cost accounting at Arsenal-1 site, ensuring standard costing accuracy, internal controls, and collaboration with operations, supply chain, and engineering in support of IPO readiness and manufacturing optimization.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and continuously improve standard costing practices to ensure accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin reporting for designated product lines and production sites.
  • Perform work order review, variance analysis, and closure for the Arsenal-1 site.
  • Responsible for a portion of the Company’s cost accounting close process, including cost roll-ups, variance analysis, absorption reporting, and reconciliations of inventory and work-in-process.
  • Support adherence to internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and compliance; identify and remediate control deficiencies as needed.
  • Administer physical and cycle count programs across Arsenal-1, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper valuation of inventory.
  • Interface directly with external auditors on cost accounting and inventory-related matters during the annual financial statement audit.
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to analyze manufacturing performance, cost drivers, and production efficiency opportunities.
  • Support pricing, cost proposal, and audit requirements related to U.S. government contracts (FAR/CAS).
  • Contribute to IPO readiness initiatives, including audit preparation, systems scalability, and establishment of SOX-compliant financial controls.
  • Support the Senior Manager with preparing insightful cost analyses and recommendations to support strategic and operational decision-making.
  • Support the Manager with a continuous improvement mindset, prioritizing automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in all financial processes.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regular interaction with production and manufacturing stakeholders and production floor involvement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
  • Proven experience with standard costing in complex, low-volume, high-dollar manufacturing environments, with ability to grow into a high-volume environment.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. government contracting cost principles (FAR/CAS).
  • Demonstrated experience with maintaining effective internal controls and supporting external audits.
  • Advanced proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, or similar) and data analysis tools.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across functions and influence senior leadership.
  • Experience in a privately held company preparing for an IPO is highly desirable.
  • Exceptional analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with a focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • U.S. citizenship is required pursuant to contractual obligations.

Skills

Required:Standard costingVariance analysisCost roll-upsInventory managementERP systems

Benefits

  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including health coverage and related support as part of Anduril’s comprehensive package.
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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