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Lead Accountant, M&A Accounting

Anduril


Job Location:

Costa Mesa, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 112000 - 149000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are looking for an exceptional Lead Accountant M&A Accounting to help Andurilsupport its hyper-growth and scale our global integration efforts. Reporting directly to theDirector 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 AndurilAccounting department.

ABOUT THE JOB

The ideal candidate will be highly execution-oriented comfortable moving at anincredibly fast pace and skilled at supporting complex financial integrations. Come joinus 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 YOULL DO
  • Actively support and partner with a dedicated team of M&A accountants incentralizing and executing all M&A-related accounting activities.
  • Lead and assist with pre-close Accounting and Tax due diligence for targetacquisitions.
  • Lead Day One post-acquisition readiness preparation including accountingonboarding and integration planning of people processes policies and technologyrecommendations for the acquired accounting team.
  • Travel on Day One post-acquisition to assist in delivering comprehensive overviewsof Andurils people processes and systems to newly acquired accounting teams.
  • Lead and support preparation of closing balance sheets and supportingdocumentation. Lead detailed review of acquired entities closing balance sheetswith 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 Andurils Oracle Fusionand broader boundary system ecosystem.
  • Provide hands-on operational and supervisory support including temporarily fillingin for departed team members from acquired accounting teams as needed.
  • Coordinate and collaborate closely with key cross-functional teams includingCorporate Development Legal PMI CorpTech Tax Technical Accounting andGeneral Accounting.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting roles (Lead/Manager level) orconsulting 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 navigatecomplex personnel integrations and cross-functional partnerships.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting M&A accounting financial due diligence orbusiness integrations.
  • Strong technical background with hands-on experience supporting the integration ofacquired business processes into ERP ecosystems.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change in a high-growthfast-paced organization.
  • Highly collaborative and hands-on professional who is eager to dive into the detailsto drive execution.
  • Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) (or similarequivalent 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 informationor facilities.

US Salary Range

$112000 - $149000 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 Andurils 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 youre supported in health recovery and whatever comes next.For more information Explore Our Benefits.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams

Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. Weve observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.

To ensure your safety and help you navigate your job search with confidence please keep the following critical points in mind:

  • No Financial Requests:Anduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information credit card numbers or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.

  • Please always verify communications:
    • Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters it will only come from an @ address.
    • Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity please verify the agencys authenticity by reaching out to .
  • Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach:If you receive any communication that appears suspicious contains grammatical errors or makes unusual requests do not engage. Always confirm the senders email domain is @ before providing any personal information or clicking on links.

  • What to Do If You Suspect Fraud:Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril please report it immediately to. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.

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