Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.We are seeking a Director, Technical Revenue Accounting to lead our technical revenue accounting function in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. This critical role requires deep expertise in technical revenue recognition, combined with the flexibility to navigate ambiguity, establish new processes, and work cross-functionally across teams. The ideal candidate will possess a balance of strategic vision and operational excellence, ensuring our accounting processes align with our mission-driven goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Revenue Accounting Expertise:
- Oversee the accounting and reporting for various types of revenue, including subscription-based, product delivery, and development contracts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ASC 606) and policies including for government contracting vehicles such as cost-plus, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts.
- Develop and maintain revenue recognition policies, procedures, internal controls and lead team to post all journal entries
Process Development and Optimization:
- Design and implement scalable revenue accounting processes and systems to support the company’s rapid growth.
- Proactively identify areas for improvement in accounting practices and drive efficiencies across the organization.
- Lead efforts to upgrade accounting systems, including current workstream to implement Oracle Fusion, to streamline and automate the overall order to cash process, including revenue recognition and reporting.
Collaboration and Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Partner closely with legal, proposals, finance, and revops teams to address complex revenue arrangements.
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for reveue accounting in discussions with external auditors, and internal leadership.
Government Contracting Expertise (nice to have)
- Advise on the financial implications and accounting treatment of different government contracting vehicles.
- Collaborate with business development and program managers to understand contract terms and performance obligations.
Leadership and Ambiguity Management:
- Thrive in an ambiguous and fast-changing environment, providing clarity and direction to your team and stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing team of revenue accounting professionals.
- Drive initiatives to align the company’s accounting strategy with its broader defense mission.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
- 10+ years of relevant experience, including leadership roles in technical revenue accounting within a defense or technology company.
- Expertise in ASC 606 and other relevant technical accounting standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing new processes and systems.
- Proven ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Deep understanding of government contracting vehicles, related accounting and compliance requirements (DFAR and DFAS).
US Salary Range
$168,000—$252,000 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer top tier platinum coverage (medical, dental, vision) that are 100% covered by Anduril for you and 90% covered for your dependents.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
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