Anduril Industries

Director, M&A Accounting

Anduril Industries$191K — $253K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of accounting leadership experience (Director/Assistant Controller level) or consulting experience (Senior Manager/Director level); preferred mix of both.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle complex personnel integrations.
  • Experience in M&A accounting, financial due diligence, and business integrations.
  • Solid technical expertise in integrating business processes into ERP systems like Oracle Fusion.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and promote change within a fast-paced environment.
  • Hands-on approach to execution while aligning with strategic goals.
  • Familiarity with IFRS or equivalent international standards preferred.
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred, with U.S. Person status required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of M&A accountants to centralize all M&A-related activities.
  • Manage pre-close Accounting and Tax diligence for acquisitions.
  • Prepare for Day One post-acquisition readiness, including compensation reviews and integration recommendations.
  • Travel to acquired firms on Day One to educate them on Anduril's operations and systems.
  • Oversee the preparation of closing balance sheets and final closing statements.
  • Manage the opening balance sheet crosswalk process effectively.
  • Systematically integrate acquired accounting processes into Anduril's ERP ecosystem.
  • Provide operational support by filling in for team members from acquired firms as necessary.
  • Build effective relationships with cross-functional teams including Corporate Development and Legal.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive health benefits available at minimal cost to employees.
  • Support in health, recovery, and life transitions through comprehensive benefits package.
  • Highly competitive equity grants included in most full-time offers.
  • Investment in employee well-being and development.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

We are looking for an exceptional Director, M&A Accounting to help Anduril support its hyper-growth and scale our global integration efforts. Reporting directly to the Vice President, Controller, you will lead a dedicated team of M&A accountants to centralize previously decentralized M&A-related responsibilities from the broader Anduril Accounting department.
ABOUT THE JOB

The ideal candidate will be comfortable and experienced moving at an incredibly fast pace while driving operational integration excellence. Come join us as we disrupt an entire industry and help take your career to the next level with a team that is charging towards changing the world of defense.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
  • Lead, motivate, and mentor a team of M&A accountants focused on centralizing and scaling all M&A-related accounting activities.
  • Project manage pre-close Accounting and Tax diligence for target acquisitions.
  • Lead Day One post-acquisition readiness preparation, including leveling, compensation reviews, and tailored integration recommendations for the acquired accounting team.
  • Travel on Day One post-acquisition to provide acquired accounting teams with comprehensive overviews of Anduril's people, processes, and systems.
  • Oversee closing balance sheet preparations and directly manage the comprehensive review of acquired closing balance sheets.
  • Directly manage the preparation of final closing statements.
  • Project manage the opening balance sheet crosswalk process.
  • Directly manage the systematic integration of acquired accounting processes into Anduril's Oracle Fusion and broader boundary system ecosystem.
  • Provide hands-on operational support, including temporarily filling in for departed team members from acquired accounting teams as needed.
  • Coordinate and build highly effective working relationships with key cross- functional teams including Corporate Development, Legal, PMI, CorpTech, Tax, Technical Accounting, and General Accounting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles (Director/Assistant Controller level) or consulting roles (Senior Manager/Director level); a mix of both in-house corporate and consulting experience is highly preferred.
  • Highly developed IQ and EQ, with the communication skills necessary to navigate complex personnel integrations and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting M&A accounting, financial due diligence, and business integrations.
  • Strong technical background with experience integrating acquired business processes into modern ERP ecosystems (such as Oracle Fusion).
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and drive organizational change in a high-growth, fast-paced organization.
  • Able to get your hands dirty to drive execution while maintaining the ability to manage up against strategic integration priorities.
  • Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS") (or similar equivalent in other jurisdictions) is preferred.
  • CPA (active or inactive) and/or MBA is preferred.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.


US Salary Range

$191,000-$253,000 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops advanced systems for the military. The company was founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, Trae Stephens, and Matt Grimm, and has since grown to become a major player in the defense industry. Anduril's products include autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and other advanced technologies that are designed to enhance military capabilities. The company has received significant funding from investors and has partnerships with several major defense contractors. Anduril is headquartered in Mountain View, California.
Learn more about Anduril Industries
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2017

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