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Director, Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

Saildrone · Alameda, California, United States · On-site

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About Saildrone

Saildrone is a maritime defense company that builds autonomous systems to give decision-makers and warfighters the enduring advantage to outpace adversaries. Backed by Lux.

About the role

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, or a related field
  • 12+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, or operations finance
  • Experience leading teams in complex manufacturing environments with multi-level BOMs and inventory-intensive operations
  • Deep expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing financial controls
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP related to inventory, capitalization, and manufacturing accounting
  • Demonstrated success building scalable processes, systems, and teams in high-growth organizations
More about this role

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.

Saildrone is seeking a Director, Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting to guide Capital Planning and Analysis, Cost accounting, Inventory accounting, and Manufacturing finance functions supporting our rapidly scaling defense manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will partner closely with...

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