Anduril Industries

Lead Accountant, M&A Accounting

Anduril Industries • $112K — $149K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in accounting or consulting roles at a managerial level; mix of in-house and consulting preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for managing complex integrations.
  • Experience in M&A accounting, financial due diligence, or business integrations is essential.
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems, particularly in integrating acquired processes.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Collaborative and detail-oriented approach to teamwork and execution.
  • Preferred qualifications include familiarity with IFRS and CPA/MBA credentials.

Responsibilities

  • Support a team of M&A accountants in centralizing M&A accounting activities.
  • Lead pre-close accounting and tax due diligence for acquisitions.
  • Prepare for post-acquisition readiness and integration planning.
  • Travel on Day One post-acquisition to orient new accounting teams.
  • Review and prepare closing balance sheets and documentation.
  • Draft final closing statements and schedules.
  • Facilitate onboarding into Anduril's accounting systems and support personnel integration.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package with minimal employee cost.
  • Supportive health and recovery programs.
  • Focus on employee development and well-being.
Full Job Description
ABOUT THE TEAM

We are looking for an exceptional Lead Accountant, M&A Accounting to help Anduril support its hyper-growth and scale our global integration efforts. Reporting directly to the Director, M&A Accounting, you will be a key member of a dedicated team of M&A
accountants focused on centralizing M&A-related responsibilities from the broader Anduril Accounting department.
ABOUT THE JOB

The ideal candidate will be highly execution-oriented, comfortable moving at an incredibly fast pace, and skilled at supporting complex financial integrations. 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
  • Actively support and partner with a dedicated team of M&A accountants in centralizing and executing all M&A-related accounting activities.
  • Lead and assist with pre-close Accounting and Tax due diligence for target acquisitions.
  • Lead Day One post-acquisition readiness preparation, including accounting onboarding and integration planning of people, processes, policies, and technology recommendations for the acquired accounting team.
  • Travel on Day One post-acquisition to assist in delivering comprehensive overviews of Anduril's people, processes, and systems to newly acquired accounting teams.
  • Lead and support preparation of closing balance sheets and supporting documentation. Lead detailed review of acquired entities' closing balance sheets with key M&A and accounting stakeholders.
  • Prepare and draft final closing statements and supporting schedules.
  • Execute, support, and lead the opening balance sheet crosswalk process.
  • Support the hands-on integration of acquired accounting processes and activities.
  • Facilitate onboarding of new accounting team members to Anduril's Oracle Fusion and broader boundary system ecosystem.
  • Provide hands-on operational and supervisory support, including temporarily filling in for departed team members from acquired accounting teams as needed.
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with key cross-functional teams including Corporate Development, Legal, PMI, CorpTech, Tax, Technical Accounting, and General Accounting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting roles (Lead/Manager level) or consulting roles (Senior/Supervisor/Manager 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, or business integrations.
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience supporting the integration of acquired business processes into ERP ecosystems.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change in a high-growth, fast-paced organization.
  • Highly collaborative and hands-on professional who is eager to dive into the details to drive execution.
  • 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

$112,000-$149,000 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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