Senior Accountant

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, and London.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior Accountant that thrives in dynamic, fast‑paced environments to join our growing team! The role will play an integral part in supporting day‑to‑day accounting operations and partnering cross‑functionally across the organization. The ideal candidate has strong accounting judgment and executes at high velocity without compromising accuracy. You will serve as a key contributor to month‑end close and other high‑impact accounting initiatives.

• Own high volume day‑to‑day accounting operations, including T&E processing, general ledger activity, cash management, and compliance with company policies.
• Support month‑end and quarter‑end close process including preparation and review of complex journal entries, account reconciliations, fixed asset capitalization, prepaid expense tracking and amortization, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Assist in preparing GAAP financial statements, including intercompany transactions, trial balance review, technical accounting research, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment.
• Support annual audit initiatives by preparing and delivering timely, accurate documentation to external auditors.
• Drive increased efficiency by identifying opportunities for process improvement, implementing new workflows, AI automation, and systems to streamline operations.
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and support ongoing projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience with a blend of public (Big Four preferred) and private experience at a start‑up/high‑growth technology company

• CPA preferred
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP Systems (i.e. Netsuite)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Detail‑oriented, proactive, and able to navigate the demands of a fast‑paced, ever‑changing start‑up environment.
• Passionate about accounting operations and growth, with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑your‑sleeves mentality!

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre‑IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 250 employees and counting across 5 global offices

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a 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.