Analyst, Senior Financial - (25-FAB-300012-113)

DC WATER; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing essential water services to the District of Columbia. As a Senior Financial Analyst, you'll play a crucial role in managing budgets, analyzing financial data, and supporting long-term financial planning. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while working in a collaborative and inclusive environment. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in financial operations while contributing to a vital public service.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial operations and analytics.
• Proficient in using spreadsheets for financial monitoring and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Directs budget preparation and monitors spending against budget.
• Prepares financial reports and conducts revenue analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Spreadsheet Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial Software

Job description

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:	Analyst, Senior Financial	Job Code:	P0007
Supervises Directly:	No
New or Revised:	Revised	Regular or At-Will:	At-Will
Date Last Revised:	9/11/2024	Exempt or Non-Exempt:	Exempt
Compensation Approval Signature:	Union/ Non-Union:	Non-Union
Department Name and Division:	Finance-Central Administration	Salary Schedule:	Non-Union Salary Range
Cost Center Code:	300000	Grade:	NU17
Essential Position:	No	Reports To:	Varies
EEO Code:	Professionals	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 Analyst, Senior Financialsupports a broad variety of financial functions, at a senior level, which may include all or a subset of the following: finance, operating budget, capital budget, accounting, disbursements, long-range financial planning, etc.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Directs all capital and operating budget preparation activities.


• Monitors capital authority needs for the long-range plan, ensuring all capital projects have adequate authority; determines timing for future requests for additional authority and ensures timely completion of authority reprogramming.


• Monitors operating spending versus appropriate budget.


• Prepares schedules for Board meetings.


• Develops spreadsheets to monitor key drivers.


• Monitors, reviews, analyzes, and formulates large account retail revenues.


• Conducts monthly team meetings to coordinate billing activities.


• Directs staff in improving revenue collection.


• Manages billing of Municipal & Federal accounts.


• Communicates with internal/external resources regarding revenue.


• Provides routine internal reports to managers for financial planning.


• Initiates work teams to resolve issues and produce work process improvements.


• Assists the CFO in the development, execution, and monitoring of the short and long-term work plan for the CFO's direct reporting units.


• Manages the administration operations and budget for the Department.


• May be required to represent the Finance Director (DC Water) to outside constituents, including U.S. Congress, jurisdictional users, EPA, large commercial and governmental customers.


• Monitor/oversight of revenue billing and collection of retail accounts.


• Develops and monitors 10-year financial plan, ensuring compliance with Board of Directors strategic goals and policies.


• Designs and proposes rate structures and fees.


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

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Key Working Relationships: Interacts with co-workers throughout the Authority, Board members, representatives from the U.S. Congress, and the DC Council.

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:

Five (5) years of progressive experience related to performing analytical and evaluative work in a financial operations environment

Minimum Education Requirements:

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

Required Skills:

In depth knowledge of applicable software programs (i.e., spreadsheets, etc.).

Strong verbal and written communication.

Ability to present and write for executive management, Board of Directors, U.S. Congress, and the D.C. Council.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

N/A

Required Languages:

English

Physical Requirements:

General Office Conditions

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

N/A

Preferred Education Requirements:

N/A

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 [e-mail].