Director of Accounting

Summary/Objective

We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to run the day-to-day accounting function at Compu Dynamics. The Director of Accounting will own the close, project accounting, and financial reporting, lead two Controllers and their teams, and strengthen the processes, controls, and systems behind a fast-growing, multi-entity business.

This role reports to the CFO and sits at our Chantilly headquarters, working closely with operations, project management, and finance leaders across Compu Dynamics and its subsidiaries. The focus is an accurate, timely close, strong project and job cost accounting, a clean annual audit, and a team built to scale.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Accounting Operations & Close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial statements, and general ledger for Compu Dynamics, delivering accurate results on a set calendar.
• Oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting across Compu Dynamics and its subsidiaries, including R&D Specialties.
• Oversee payroll accounting, AP, AR, billing and collections, sales and use tax, property tax, and coordination with outside tax advisors.

1. Project Accounting & Revenue Recognition

• Oversee job costing and the monthly WIP schedule, including estimated costs to complete, over/under billings, retainage, and change orders, so we know true margin by project.
• Apply revenue recognition (ASC 606) to construction and service contracts, and partner with project managers on monthly cost-to-complete reviews.
• Make sure progress billing and pay applications line up with contract terms and project status.

1. Audit & Internal Controls

• Manage the annual financial statement audit and serve as the day-to-day contact for the outside auditors.
• Design, document, and enforce internal controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties across all entities.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures and keep them consistent as the company grows and integrates acquired businesses.

1. Reporting & Analysis

• Produce monthly reporting, KPIs, project profitability, and budget-to-actual analysis for the CFO and executive leadership.
• Support budgets, cash flow forecasts, and reporting for lenders and surety partners.

1. Systems & Process Improvement

• Lead improvements to accounting systems, reporting, and workflows, including ERP alignment across entities.
• Standardize close, project accounting, and reporting processes across Compu Dynamics and its subsidiaries.

1. Team Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop two Controllers and the accounting staff who report to them.
• Set clear priorities, deadlines, and accountability for the close and reporting calendar, and build bench strength as the company grows.

Success Factors and Company Values

• Professionalism: Represents Compu Dynamics with credibility in every interaction with executive leadership, project teams, auditors, lenders, and outside advisors.
• Exceeding Expectations: Delivers a clean, on-time close, accurate project reporting, and the processes and systems that keep pace with the company's growth.
• Mutual Respect: Partners with operations, project managers, and finance leaders across the company, and builds an accounting team where every contribution is valued.
• Integrity: Keeps the books accurate and transparent, enforces strong internal controls, and raises issues early even when the news is hard.
• Safety: Follows all site safety rules and PPE requirements during project site and facility visits and supports a safe work culture across the business.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position directly supervises two Controllers and oversees the accounting staff who report to them, including hiring, training, performance management, and development as the team grows.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment at our Chantilly, VA headquarters. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copiers, etc. Occasional visits to project sites or company facilities may involve exposure to active construction or manufacturing conditions, noise, and temperature changes, and require adherence to site safety rules and PPE.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear, and is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit as a driver or passenger of an automobile or during air travel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; and move around office, project site, and facility environments. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position based in Chantilly, VA. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, with additional hours as needed to support month-end close, audits, and business needs.

Required Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
2. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading an accounting function and managing Controllers or senior accounting staff.
3. Strong experience in construction or project-based accounting, including job costing, WIP schedules, and over/under billings.
4. Working knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for long-term contracts.
5. Experience managing annual audits as a Director, Controller, or audit senior.
6. Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidations.
7. Hands-on experience with a mid-market ERP and project or construction accounting software.
8. Advanced Excel skills and comfort building reports and models from raw data.
9. Clear communicator who can work with project managers, operations leaders, and executives.
10. Ability to work on-site at our Chantilly, VA headquarters.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience in datacenter, mission-critical, electrical, or specialty contracting.
2. Experience with NetSuite or construction accounting platforms such as Viewpoint or Sage.
3. Experience supporting surety, bonding, and bank reporting.
4. Experience integrating acquired companies or guiding a company through rapid growth.
5. Background in a private equity-backed or high-growth company.