Project Accountant
At Compu Dynamics, we don’t just build infrastructure—we create the backbone of the digital future. As North America’s premier technology infrastructure design-build partner, we design, construct, and maintain mission-critical data centers for some of the world’s most innovative companies. With roots in one of the fastest-growing data center markets in the world, our growth is as intentional as our impact.
Senior Project Accountant
(Cost-Plus / GNP – Mission Critical & Hyperscale Data Center Projects)
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Accounting Manager / Director of Accounting / Controller
Department: Accounting / Finance
Location: Chantilly, VA (supports multiple remote project sites)
Position Type: Full Time
Summary / Objective
The Senior Project Accountant provides financial leadership and oversight for multiple large, complex mission-critical data center construction projects operating under Cost-Plus / GNP contract structures. This role owns high-risk, high-dollar project financials, ensures disciplined cost control and forecasting, leads compliant owner billing, and serves as a key financial partner to Project Executives, Operations leadership, and Finance.
In addition to project ownership, the Senior Project Accountant plays a critical role in mentoring Project Accountants, strengthening project accounting controls, and helping Compu Dynamics scale repeatable financial practices to support continued growth in hyperscale and AI/HPC markets.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Portfolio-Level Project Accounting Leadership
- Provide accounting leadership for multiple large-scale Cost-Plus / GNP data center construction projects
- Own end-to-end project accounting for the company’s most complex and high-risk projects
- Serve as the primary accounting partner to Project Executives, Senior Project Managers, and Operations leadership
- Review and oversee project financial performance across assigned portfolio
Advanced Cost Control, Forecasting & GNP Oversight
- Lead monitoring of budgets, burn rates, forecast-to-complete, and GNP / not-to-exceed ceilings
- Identify financial risks, trends, and exposure across projects and proactively escalate to leadership
- Partner with Project Executives and PMs to enforce disciplined forecasting and cost controls
- Provide financial insight and recommendations to support decision-making
Owner Billing, Revenue & Compliance Oversight
- Lead and review cost-plus owner billings for accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness
- Ensure billing practices align with contract requirements and company policies
- Oversee retainage, reimbursables, and contract-specific billing provisions
- Support owner audits, cost reviews, and external audit requests
Monthly Close, Reporting & Financial Integrity
- Oversee monthly close activities for assigned projects, including WIP schedules and reconciliations
- Review project financial reports, variance analyses, and forecasts
- Ensure financial data integrity across ERP and project management systems
- Support revenue recognition and financial reporting accuracy
Systems, Controls & Process Leadership
- Serve as a subject matter expert for construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300/Intacct or similar)
- Help define and improve project accounting processes, controls, and best practices
- Support standardization of cost-plus and GNP accounting procedures across the organization
- Partner with Accounting leadership to scale systems and controls as project volume increases
Team Development & Mentorship
- Mentor and support Project Accountants and Project Accounting Specialists
- Provide guidance on complex accounting issues, cost-plus billing, and GNP management
- Support onboarding and development of new project accounting team members
- Contribute to building a strong project accounting bench for future growth
Supervisory Responsibility
- Provides functional leadership and mentorship to Project Accountants and Specialists
- May serve as a lead or reviewer but does not require direct people management initially
Required Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of construction project accounting experience
- Extensive experience managing Cost-Plus and GNP / Not-to-Exceed contracts
- Proven experience supporting large-scale construction projects ($100M+ required; $200M+ preferred)
- Advanced knowledge of job cost accounting, WIP schedules, revenue recognition, and owner billing
- Expert-level experience with construction ERP systems (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300/Intacct, or similar)
- Strong Excel and financial analysis skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial issues to Operations and executive leadership
Preferred Qualifications
- Mission-critical or data center construction experience strongly preferred
- Experience supporting hyperscale, AI/HPC, or large EPC-style projects
- Prior experience supporting owner audits and cost compliance reviews
- Experience helping scale accounting processes in high-growth environments
Key Competencies
- Cost-Plus / GNP financial leadership
- Portfolio-level financial oversight
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving
- Cross-functional leadership and influence
- Mentorship and team development
Career Path & Leadership Opportunity
This role represents a senior leadership position within Compu Dynamics’ Project Accounting function, with potential growth into Project Accounting Manager, Controller (Projects), or Finance leadership roles as the company continues to expand its mission-critical and AI/HPC project portfolio.
Compu Dynamics offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and growth of our team members. Full-time employees are eligible for:
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Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – effective the first of the month following hire, with plans currently offered through Cigna.
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401(k) Retirement Plan – automatic enrollment at 3% on your date of hire; company match up to 4% (with a 7% contribution needed to receive the full match), plus profit-sharing opportunities.
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Employer-Paid Life Insurance – coverage equal to 1x your salary.
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Short-Term Disability (STD) – fully paid by Compu Dynamics.
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Voluntary Benefits – including Long-Term Disability, supplemental life insurance (employee, spouse, children), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage.
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Paid Time Off (PTO) – accrue up to 160 hours (4 weeks) annually, beginning after 60 days of employment.
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Paid Holidays – 7 company-observed holidays plus a floating holiday.
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Birthday Time Off – 8 hours of paid time off during your birthday month.
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Paid Parental Leave – 8 weeks maternity leave and 2 weeks paternity leave, concurrent with FMLA.
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Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – 40 hours annually for community service.
- Boot Reimbursement – up to $150 annually, available from your first day.
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Tool Reimbursement – $250 annually, available after 60 days.
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Tuition Reimbursement – up to $5,000 annually for approved educational programs.
Compu Dynamics provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Compu Dynamics complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Compu Dynamics expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compu Dynamics employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.
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