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

DC Water•Washington, DC

45d•$145,000 - $162,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience associated with GAAP/GASB accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management (or a related field) from an accredited college/university.
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.
Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
English

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at a major accounting firm is a plus.
A Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred.

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