Chief Financial Officer - WCSA

Job Details SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICE/UNIT: Office of Human Resources POSITION SERIES: DS-501 POSITION GRADE: DS-18 IF "OPEN UNTIL FILLED," FIRST SCREENING DATE: February 6, 2025 TOUR OF DUTY: To Be Determined AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Unlimited PROMOTION POTENTIAL: None NO. OF VACANCIES: One (1) or more AGENCY: Events DC DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: Permanent COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: This position is not in a collective bargaining unit. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: This position is located in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Washington Convention Center and Sports Authority (Events DC). The incumbent is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership for the establishment, oversight of Events DC’s financial systems and directing all aspects of the organization’s financial planning and operations, including budgeting, accounting, grants management, financial reporting, compliance, audit functions, and forecasting. Duties include, but are not limited to: Strategic Financial Leadership Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes to strengthen Events DC’s fiscal posture, including funding for capital improvements. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to secure business investments and advance economic development opportunities. Analyze complex financial data and deliver timely reports on organizational performance to executive leadership and stakeholders. Drive adoption of innovative financial management practices that enhance operational efficiency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Provide expert guidance on fiscal challenges and strategic solutions. Operational Oversight & Governance Oversee the establishment and maintenance of financial systems, ensuring accurate resource allocation and adherence to sound accounting principles. Develop and enforce policies that support transparent financial tracking and informed decision-making. Adapt departmental practices to evolving technologies, regulations, and organizational priorities. Leadership & Talent Management Manage organizational changes, supervise staff performance, and make recommendations on hiring, promotions, and corrective actions. Employing the SMARTER principles to foster a results-driven culture and guiding staff on meeting organization-wide goals and objectives. Minimum Qualifications Ten (10) years of progressive experience to include four (4) years at the managerial level, overseeing and administering the budget, accounting, grants, compliance and audit activities, as well as all other financial management activities within a large government or corporate organization; experience serving as a technical authority and advisor on accounting and financial principles, policies and procedures; possessing expert knowledge of GASB, GAAP, and/or FASB; and experience developing, reviewing and implementing financial policies, plans and procedures. In addition , applicant must possess a bachelor’s degree at an accredited US institution in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration or related field. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies the bachelor’s degree in order to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Specialized Experience Experience that provides the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for this position. Additional Information STATEMENT ON THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI): Integrity is the foundation of a fair and competitive recruitment process. Candidates are expected to complete all application materials, assessments, and interviews without the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The use of AI-generated or any unauthorized assistance during any stage of the hiring process is strictly prohibited. Violations of this policy may result in disqualification from consideration for employment. COVID-19 VACCINATION: The Office of the Chief Financial Officer values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, OCFO employees are strongly encouraged to be immunized against COVID-19. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNIT: Employment with the OCFO is at will. However, the discipline and/or discharge of bargaining unit employees is governed by the collective bargaining agreement. EEO STATEMENT: The OCFO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code section 2-1401.01 et seq., (Act) the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, disability, source of income, or place of residence or business. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination, which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above, protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND PENALTIES FOR FALSE STATEMENTS: Employment with the OCFO is subject to the completion and satisfactory result of a background investigation conducted by the OCFO. For most positions, the investigation is conducted after commencement of duty, at which time you will be provided background and release of information forms to complete. For more information, see the Employment Opportunities section at the OCFO website ( Certain highly sensitive positions however warrant completion of the OCFO background investigation prior to commencement of duty. You will be informed if this is required. Applicant understands that a false statement on any part of your application, including materials submitted with the application, may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work (D.C. Official Code, section 1-616.51 et seq.) (2001). The applicant understands that making a false statement on the application or on materials submitted with the application is punishable by criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code, section 22-2405 et seq. (2001). SALARY REDUCTION OF REEMPLOYED ANNUITANTS: An individual selected for employment in the District Government on or after January 1, 1980, who is receiving an annuity under any District government civilian retirement system, shall have his or her pay reduced by the amount of annuity allocable to the period of employment as a reemployed annuitant. VETERANS PREFERENCE: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof with the application. 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