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Why this role is notable
A defense-tech startup founded in 2022 and already hiring a staff accountant for a fast-growing books-and-close function signals it has moved past prototype stage into scaled, operational growth, with a finance backbone being built out to match its $1 billion in funding.
Job Description
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, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.
Role Overview:
- We are looking for an exceptional Staff Accountant who 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 is proactive, eager to learn, and executes at high velocity without compromising accuracy. You’ll serve as a key contributor to month-end close and day-to-day accounting that keeps our books accurate and on schedule!
Responsibilities:
- Process high volume day-to-day accounting transactions, including corporate card (Ramp) review and coding, T&E processing, general ledger activity, and daily cash and bank activity, following company policy.
- Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, fixed asset additions, prepaid expense amortization, and supporting schedules for review from senior team members.
- Assist with GAAP financial statements, including intercompany transactions, and support senior team members on trial balance review and technical research.
- 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.
- Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and help implement new workflows, AI automation, and systems.
- Assist with ad hoc reporting and support ongoing projects as needed.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big Four preferred) or at a start-up or high-growth technology or manufacturing company
Preferred Requirements:
- CPA License or CPA candidate
- Proficiency in Excel and ERP Systems (e.g., NetSuite)
- Strong understanding of US GAAP
- Tech-savvy with a track record of picking up new systems quickly and a comfort with automation and AI tools
- Passionate about accounting operations and growth, with a hands-on, roll-up your sleeves mentality and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing start-up environment
Why CHAOS?
- 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 while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, 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: 500+ 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.
Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.
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