ChaosIndustries
Cost Accounting Manager
At a Glance
- Location
- Hawthorne, California, United States
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Compensation
- global offices Salary Range: $150,000 - $175,000 The stated compensation range
- Posted
- 2026-02-23T17:36:35-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Certifications
- CPA
Domain Knowledge
- Accounting
- Finance
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Regulatory
- Supply Chain
Benefits & Perks
ting Fridays’, unlimited PTO, casual dress code Compensati
Requirements
5+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing, production, or R&D-driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and the financial processes that support production environments.
Working knowledge of supply chain operations, including procurement, receiving, inventory flow, production processes, and core manufacturing principles.
Demonstrated ability to analyze detailed transactional data within an ERP system and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for leadership.
Solid understanding of financial systems as they relate to manufacturing, distribution, and inventory management.
Responsibilities
At CHAOS Industries, building cutting edge defense systems starts with getting the fundamentals right. especially in manufacturing finance.
We’re looking for a hands on Cost Accounting Manager who thrives in the details. This role is deeply embedded in the day to day mechanics of how product costs flow through our systems. You’ll be instrumental in building, refining, and executing the transactional backbone that supports our production ramp. The Cost Accounting Manager works under the supervision of the Controller and requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.
This is not a purely strategic oversight role. It’s for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, reconciling inventory, tightening cost controls, working directly with operations, and building processes that will scale with the company. You’ll collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, FP&A, and Accounting to ensure our financial data reflects operational reality.
If you like building strong foundations and seeing the immediate impact of your work, this role delivers!
Be a big part of manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard costing, costing projects, month-end close, labor and overhead absorption, inventory management, and freight and duty tracking.