Senior Program Manager, Financial Reporting - (26-FAB-300015-121)

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.

 

General

 

Job Title:Senior Program Manager, Financial ReportingJob Code:P0565Supervises Directly:NoNew or Revised:RevisedRegular or At-Will:At-WillDate Last Revised:5/14/2026Exempt or Non-Exempt:ExemptCompensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union:Non-Union

Department Name

Division:   

Finance-Controller

Finance, Procurement and Compliance

Salary Schedule: Non-Union Salary RangeCost Center Code:   300015Grade:NU18Essential Position:NoReports To:ControllerEEO Code:ProfessionalsWork FormatIn-Person
Who We Are & What We Do:

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.

 

Role Description:

The Senior Program Manager, Financial Reporting is responsible for financial statements filed with underwriters for bond offerings, senior management, the audit committee, and DC Water’s Board of Directors. Responsible for the preparation of financial reports including oversight of related internal controls that ensure the integrity of the financial statement representations, and related footnote disclosures. Oversees compliance with financial disclosure regulations/pronouncements issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), OMB Circular(S) relevant to Single Audit. Responsible for preparing, reviewing, and issuing periodic financial reports.

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

                        

• Responsible for all accounting policy and procedures as they relate to the veracity of the financial statement representations. This function includes working closely with the Controller in the preparation of technical accounting research and related white papers as they relate to DC Water, performing special projects, and analyzing financial reports for compliance with applicable federal or state regulations.

 

• Coordinates staff efforts to ensure that all reports are prepared: in compliance with local, State and Federal laws or appropriate guidelines; in conformity with current generally accepted accounting principles and reporting standards established by GASB, FASB, NCGA, GFOA, and other standard-setting or regulatory bodies applicable to enterprise fund.

 

• Collaborates/coordinates with internal audit staff, internal controls staff, and external auditors on review of efficacy of internal controls as they relate to financial statement representations made in the financial statements and related notes.

 

• Collaborates/coordinates with the Accounting Manager on accounting system structure as it relates to financial reporting and makes recommendations as to structural changes for reporting of financial statement representations.

 

• Coordinates with staff and Program Manager, Financial accounting and policy the timely and appropriate implementation of changes in GASB or Federal, State or local laws and rules affecting areas of responsibility.

 

• Performs the most complex research and articulates accounting issues, to include documenting DC Water’s application of relevant GAAP/GASB/IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) literature; monitors current developments in accounting literature to determine appropriate accounting treatment for financial statement reporting/footnote disclosures and interpretation/implementation of applicable accounting issues, and identifies any changes in accounting policies; drafts technical memos and related documentation to support conclusions reached.

 

• Identifies changes necessary to comply with new statutory, OMB Uniform Guidance, GAAP, or GASB reporting standards, or, in response to changes in DC Water structure or business needs; evaluates the impact and cost of changes of DC Water's financial policies, procedures, systems, and reporting; and recommends and implements approved accounting guidance and policy changes.

 

• Prepares DC Water’s periodic financial reports for the Board and senior management.

• Responsible for collecting and analyzing relevant financial data for the CFO/Controller.

• Works closely with the budget, financial planning, and financial systems staff to develop automated budget reporting solutions using DC Water’s financial and budgeting systems.

• Analyzes financial information by identifying underlying business drivers. Maintains a detailed knowledge of business drivers as they affect DC Water’s financial reporting.

• Develops management estimates for various financial statement representations in order to accelerate the closing process and improve upon the veracity of the financial statement representations. 

• Updates the Accounting Policy and Procedures Manual and incorporates related GAAP/GASB supporting rationale for all related accounting and financial policies.

• Work closely with the Controller to prepare internal reports and external presentations for the CFO, including materials for the Board of Directors; General Manager; senior management and staff of the Authority.

• Performs special projects for senior management that involve technical accounting research and analyses of financial information.

• Recommends changes to DC Water’s accounting processes and procedures as they relate to financial reporting.

• Maintains a central repository of account compositions, policies, and supporting documentation for all financial statements, footnotes, and management estimates.

• Independently reviews and resolves issues on behalf of the Controller.

• Performs other duties and projects as assigned at the discretion of the Controller.

• As directed, represents Controller in meetings with internal and external Auditors

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with employees at all levels, and maintains ongoing communications with internal/external auditors, and outside regulatory agencies. 

Skills & Qualifications:

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:A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience associated with GAAP/GASB accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning.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 required.

Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, management, and negotiation skills required.

Excellent computer skills that include an in-depth knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and applicable software programs required (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, presentations, etc.).

Skill in preparing technical accounting reports that often involve significant research and attention to detail.

Required Licenses & Certifications: Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.Required Languages:EnglishPhysical 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 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 [email protected].