Chief of Finance & Accounting Job in Washington 20005, District Of Columbia US
Serves as the Chief of the Office of Finance and Accounting, responsible for meeting the Office goals and objectives. Directs and monitors complex audits and investigations and studies involving accounting and auditing as required by law or as ordered by the Commission. Advises the Commission on the preparation of opinions and orders involving accounting and financial issues. Submits proposals and recommendations for negotiation or compromise on matters under the Commission's jurisdiction. Prepares advisory memoranda to the Commissioners. Serves as a case manager. Analyzes and prepares advisory memoranda on detailed written testimony and comments filed by arties to proceedings, including cost of service, revenue requirement and rate of return issues. Reviews tariff filings for adherence to utility accounting standards and compliance with Commission rules and regulations. Reviews all financial and accounting theories and positions advanced and/or advocated by the parties. Oversees the formulation of OTRA's accounting and financial recommendations. Attends Commission hearings as an advisor to the Commission. Supervises and manages the staff in the Office of Finance and Accounting that includes planning and distributing workload; determining and encouraging employee training and development; recommending incentives and promotions of staff; monitoring time and attendance; and conducting performance appraisals. Monitors work in progress to ensure that the approach, analysis and strategy used are appropriate and consistent with agency policy and practice. Supervises, reviews, and approves Financial Analyst's analyses of the utility company's finance applications. Interprets tax regulations and accounting theory and the effect these matters have on the regulation of utilities. The incumbent ensures that Accounting and Finance staff's participation in formal proceedings complies with the rules and procedures of DCMR, Title 15. Serves as the Commission's representative on the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners' Subcommittee on Accounting and Finance.
Requirements:
Advanced degree in Finance and Accounting and five years of public utilities experience is preferred.