Chief Financial Officer; CFO and Executive Vice-President, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Vice‑President, Finance, Procurement, and Compliance

Key member of DC Water’s Senior Executive Team (SET) responsible for ensuring the financial sustainability of DC Water and its overall strategic vision. The role leads strategic planning, management, and control of all finance, procurement, and contract compliance activities, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Principal responsibilities include:

• Accounting operations, financial governance, and contract compliance
• Financial planning, forecasting, rate setting, and budget alignment
• Risk management, asset management, treasury and debt management
• Strategic procurement and overall financial oversight
• Payroll and accounts payable
• Overall financial planning and forecasting
• Rate setting and budget alignment
• Risk management, asset management, treasury and debt management
• Strategic procurement

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field

Required Experience: 10‑15 years of progressive experience managing and controlling an agency’s financial management system, inclusive of senior management experience.

Required Skills:

• Strategic Planning
• Business Process/Business Acumen
• Budgeting
• Cashflow & Debt Planning
• Problem Solving
• Integrity & Accountability
• Team Development

Required Licenses &

Certifications:

None

Required

Languages:

English

Physical Requirements: General office conditions

Base Pay Range: $/yr – $/yr

Additional Compensation Types: Sign‑on bonus

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Purchasing

Industries: Utilities

Benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance