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Staff Cost Accountant

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 or Finance required
  • 2–5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or inventory-heavy environments
  • Exposure to cost accounting concepts (inventory, WIP, standard costing, variance analysis)
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
  • Must have a strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
  • Proven ability to partner across technical teams in a fast-paced environment
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 Staff Cost Accountant to join our Finance organization and support cost accounting and inventory operations across our manufacturing and fleet lifecycle. This role will assist in ensuring accurate tracking of inventory, production costs, and cost of goods sold in a fast-scaling hardware environment. This is a...

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