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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties, locations, and responsibilities performed by incumbent(s) in this job. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties in this description, and incumbent(s) may be required to perform work-related tasks other than those specifically listed in this description. This job description is not a "contract" between the employee and the Authority. The job duties and essential functions may be changed at the discretion of the General Manager.
| Job Title: |
Manager, Accounting |
Job Code: |
OA0203 |
| Supervises Directly: |
Yes |
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| New or Revised: |
Revised |
Regular or At-Will: |
At-Will |
| Date Last Revised: |
9/20/2024 |
Exempt or Non-Exempt: |
Exempt |
| Compensation Approval Signature: |
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Union/ Non-Union: |
Non-Union |
| Department Name and Division: |
Finance-Controller |
Salary Schedule: |
Non-Union Salary Range |
| Cost Center Code: |
300015 |
Grade: |
NU18 |
| Essential Position: |
No |
Reports To: |
Vice-President & Controller |
| EEO Code: |
Officials and Administrators |
Work Format |
Hybrid |
At DC Water, we provide more than 700,000 District of Columbia residents and 24.6 million annual visitors with essential water, wastewater, and stormwater services. DC Water also provides wholesale wastewater treatment services for 1.8 million people in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Fairfax and Loudoun counties in Virginia. We aspire to be known for superior service, ingenuity, and stewardship to advance the health and well-being of our diverse workforce and communities. To achieve this vision, we commit to our shared mission every day-exceeding expectations by providing high quality water services in a safe, environmentally friendly, and efficient manner.
The Accounting Manager manages, plans, and controls the preparation of key financial data used in establishing DC Water's financial objectives and measurement against those objectives by providing technical expertise, business partnering, and leadership required to improve processes and financial controls.
| Essential Duties & Responsibilities: |
- Serves as advisor for all accounting policy and financial activities for DC Water, to include general accounting and account reconciliation, and the establishment and maintenance of sound financial controls, procedures, and standards; responsible for overall and general accounting duties such as approval of journal entries, managing general ledger account analyses, and maintaining chart of accounts in Oracle ERP.
- Manages the accounting staff which has responsibility for the maintenance of financial records, and the preparation of accounting reports and applications to adequately meet and support the needs of the Authority and its constituents.
- Manages all general accounting functions and prepares ad hoc reports and directs all general accounting in Oracle system.
- Identifies organizational changes in response to changes in DC Water structure or business needs; evaluates the impact and cost of changes on DC Water's financial policies, procedures, and Oracle system.
- Performs account fluctuation and causal analysis in support of periodic financial reporting for fiscal year-end, the Board, and senior management.
- Works closely with the budget, revenue planning, financial reporting, internal auditors, external auditors, and oversees the year-end close process and related audits.
- Manages the development of analyses by identifying underlying business drivers and maintaining a detailed knowledge of such; must articulate business drivers of DC Water's financial results
- Manages staff to ensure that goals are met, to include identifying, developing, and implementing plans that continually improve staff skills and knowledge.
- Performs special projects for senior management that involve technical accounting research and analyses of financial information.
- Recommends and implements changes to DC Water's accounting processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the VP & Controller.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Provides daily planning and administration in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the unit. Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees at all levels, and maintains ongoing communications with internal/external auditors, and outside regulatory agencies.
The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability necessary for an individual to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable amounts of training are provided. Required Skills & Qualifications
| Required Experience: |
| Seven (7) years GAAP/GASB accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning experience that included three (3) years of supervisory experience is required. |
| Minimum Education Requirements: |
| Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management (or a related field) from an accredited college/university. |
| Required Skills: |
| Expert knowledge of GAAP and GASB is required. |
| Strong communication, analytical, organizational, management, and negotiation skills are required. |
| Proficient computer skills that include an in-dept knowledge of Oracle Cloud Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and applicable software programs are required (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, presentations, etc.). |
| Ability to prepare and oversee the preparation of technical accounting reports that often involve significant research. |
| Attention to detail is required |
| Required Licenses & Certifications: |
| Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required. |
| Required Languages: |
| English |
| Physical Requirements: |
| General office conditions. |
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
| Preferred Experience: |
| Previous experience at a major accounting firm is a plus. |
| Preferred Education Requirements: |
| A Master's degree in Accounting or MBA is preferred. |
| Preferred Skills: |
| N/A |
*The work environment characteristics described in the physical requirements section of the required skills & qualifications table are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities.
| Your Experience at DC Water: |
At DC Water, our people make us an industry leader. Join a group of thinkers, innovators, and problem solvers focused on protecting life's most precious resource in the nation's capital.
- Take pride in your work. We provide an essential service and do work that matters. A career at DC Water is an exciting opportunity to help improve the environment and make a lasting difference for the community.
- Connect to a strong culture. Everything we do is grounded in our shared values-accountability, trust, teamwork, customer focus, safety, and wellbeing.
- Be your true self. We are an inclusive organization that embraces diversity, and we recognize and celebrate employees' individuality and unique contributions.
- Build your skills and career path. We are committed to developing a future-ready workforce by helping our employees develop skills for the jobs of tomorrow.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against "qualified individuals with disabilities". If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please email complianceada@dcwater.com.
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DC WATER
Mar 04, 2025