Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Chief Financial Officer

$228,094.00 - $240,925.00

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is the steward of the Government of the District of Columbia’s (District’s) finances. Since its creation in 1996, OCFO’s mission is to ensure the financial integrity and long-term fiscal health of the District. OCFO accomplishes this mission by ensuring balanced budgets, unqualified or “clean” audit opinions, and access to quality credit markets with high and improving bond ratings.

OCFO’s operational responsibilities include forecasting the District’s revenues and financial condition, developing and managing the District’s budget, administering the District’s taxes, and executing and recording the District’s financial transactions. In addition, OCFO administers the District’s lottery and gaming programs, and oversees the finances of the University of the District of Columbia and the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (Events DC).

About Events DC

Events DC is the premier host of conventions, sports, entertainment, and cultural experiences in the nation’s capital. Its mission is to deliver economic and community benefits to District residents and businesses by promoting Washington, D.C. as a world-class destination.

As a driving force behind the city’s hospitality and tourism industry, Events DC fuels investment, economic growth, and community impact while managing 11 premier venues and one virtual platform. The Walter E. Washington Convention Center alone generates more than $400 million in annual revenue for the District. The organization operates through three core divisions that power its success and strengthen local economic development:

Conventions and Meetings
Sports and Entertainment
Creative Services

Events DC remains committed to creating experiences that not only drive economic growth but also enrich the lives of residents and strengthen the fabric of the District’s communities.

About the role

We are in search of a Chief Financial Officer. 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:

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).

For initial review, please submit your resume to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Division, located at 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number: 26-FI-EO-0001.

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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