Controller - (25-FAB-300015-133)

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: Controller Job Code: OA0002

Supervises Directly: Yes

New or Revised: Revised Regular or At-Will: At-Will

Date Last Revised: 3/12/2025 Exempt or Non-Exempt: Exempt

Compensation Approval Signature: Union/ Non-Union: Non-Union

Department Name and Division: Finance-Controller Salary Schedule: Executive Grade

Cost Center Code: 300015 Grade: ESSB

Essential Position: Yes Reports To: Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice-President

EEO Code: Officials and Administrators Work Format Hybrid

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 Controller directs accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, and payroll functions, and as part of the management team uses accurate financial information to help drive efficiencies and continuous improvement across the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Supports efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of DC Water operations.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Provides daily planning and administration in the selection, assignment, supervision, promotion, discipline, and training of personnel within the unit. Manages and evaluates the progress of the Controller’s office towards meeting goals, and adjustments in objectives, work plans, schedules and commitment of resources.

Key Working Relationships:

Serves as a key financial representative for DC Water, engaging with internal stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, Operations) and external entities, including the DC Water Board, regulatory agencies (EPA, local jurisdictions), auditors, and financial institutions. Provides strategic insights to enhance financial transparency and accountability.

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:

Ten (10) years of progressive experience in accounting/finance including seven (7) years of managerial experience.

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management or related field from an accredited college or university.

Required Skills:

Candidates with extensive government finance, utility accounting, public sector financial management, or large-scale enterprise financial operations experience will also be considered.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.

Strong analytical ,planning and organizational skills.

Thorough understanding of financial modeling and generally accepted accounting principles.

Proven ability to build trust across an organization by taking ownership of issues, working through challenges, and ensuring timely resolution of concerns.

Demonstrated commitment to accountability, transparency, and fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex financial information to executive leadership, Board members, external regulators, and cross-functional teams.

Utilizes personal computer and maintains working knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e..MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.).

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General office conditions.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience presenting financial results, audit findings, and process improvements to high-level stakeholders is preferred.

Managerial experience as a Controller is preferred.

Preferred Education Requirements:

Master’s Degree preferred.

Preferred Licenses & Certifications:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly 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.

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 .