Senior Accountant - AI (Arlington)

Senior Accountant – AI & Transformation Due Diligence (Data Centers, Manufacturing, Domestic & International)

We are seeking a Senior Accountant with a strong technical accounting foundation and hands-on experience supporting AI-driven transformation initiatives and financial due diligence across domestic and international contracts. This role sits at the intersection of core accounting, technology enablement, and deal support - evaluating contracts, systems, and processes for clients/business units in data center and manufacturing sectors as the organization scales AI tooling and automation into its finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support financial due diligence on domestic and international contracts related to data center and manufacturing operations, including reviewing terms, revenue recognition, and cost structures
• Evaluate and document accounting and reporting impacts of AI/automation transformation initiatives, partnering with finance systems and IT teams
• Perform technical accounting research and analysis (US GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus) for complex, cross-border contracts
• Assist with M&A/transaction due diligence — quality of earnings support, contract review, and working capital analysis
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Legal, Operations, IT/Data) to assess AI tool implementation impacts on internal controls and financial reporting
• Support month-end/quarter-end close processes, including reconciliations and variance analysis tied to capital-intensive projects (data center builds, manufacturing capex)
• Identify and help implement process automation and AI-enabled efficiencies within accounting workflows
• Prepare and review contract-level financial schedules for multi-national engagements, addressing currency, tax, and regulatory considerations
• Assist in developing internal controls and documentation standards for new technology-driven processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred (or actively pursuing)
• 4-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including exposure to due diligence, M&A, or transaction advisory work
• Experience with data center, manufacturing, infrastructure, or capital-project accounting strongly preferred
• Familiarity with international contract accounting (multi-currency, cross-border revenue/cost structures)
• Exposure to AI/automation tools in a finance/accounting context (e.g., RPA, AI-assisted reconciliation, ERP-integrated AI modules)
• Strong Excel/financial modeling skills; ERP experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle) required
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, transformation-focused environment
• Prior Big 4 or public accounting experience a plus

Preferred Attributes

• Comfortable operating in ambiguity as processes and tools evolve
• Curiosity and adaptability toward new technology, with a pragmatic how does this affect the numbers mindset
• Experience supporting or interfacing with technical/IT teams on system implementations