# Staff Cost Accountant at Saildrone

- Company: Saildrone
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://saildrone.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Alameda, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-04-30
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.saildrone.com/careers/available-jobs?gh_jid=4232622009
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/saildrone-staff-cost-accountant/

## 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

Tags: Finance