Accounts Payable Manager

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

About the role

We are seeking an exceptional Accounts Payable Manager who brings a strong sense of ownership and excels in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This role will be integral in supporting day-to-day accounts payable operations, managing vendor relationships, and partnering with internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate thrives in navigating ambiguity, balancing competing priorities, and maintaining a high standard for accuracy and precision. This role is more than just processing invoices—you’ll leverage strong accounting fundamentals daily while building a scalable Accounts Payable function.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable cycle, from invoice intake and processing to approvals, payment disbursement, and account reconciliation.
• Process a high volume of invoices and requests—ensuring proper coding, contract and purchase order review, approvals, and adherence to company procedures.
• Lead vendor management by maintaining pristine records, facilitating vendor relationships and communications, and proactively resolving issues and discrepancies.
• Partner cross-functionally with Procurement, Shipping and Receiving, and Finance to ensure accurate three-way match, goods receipt, and timely payments.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with tax reporting and regulatory requirements, including annual 1099 filing.
• Drive continuous improvement across the accounts payable function by identifying opportunities for automation, increased efficiency, cost reduction, and adoption of best-practice processes.
• Collaborate with the broader accounting team on month-end financial close activities, external audit requests, and ad-hoc projects.
• Work 4-5 days per week out of our office in Los Angeles (Hawthorne), California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or another related field or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years leading the AP function.
• Uncompromising attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills paired with strong accounting judgment and a solutions-driven mindset.
• Passionate about accounting operations with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Netsuite and/or Ramp.
• Familiarity with defense, aerospace, or other high-growth manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company.
• 401k with 50% company match up to 6% of pay.
• FSA, HSA, and life insurance.
• Free daily lunch, ‘No meeting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, and casual dress code.
• Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon) annual bonuses.

Pay

$125,000 - $150,000 (base salary only; excludes bonus, equity, and benefits).

Schedule

4-5 days per week in-office (Los Angeles, Hawthorne).