Vice President, Accounting

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY Vice President, Accounting Washington, D.C. | Executive Leadership Team, Office of the CFO WMATA is seeking an accomplished finance executive to serve as Vice President, Accounting, providing enterprise-wide leadership for accounting strategy, financial governance, and stewardship of public funds. As principal advisor to the Chief Financial Officer, General Manager/CEO, and Board of Directors, this executive will set accounting policy, safeguard billions of dollars in operating, capital, and grant-funded activity, and ensure the financial integrity of one of the nation’s largest transit systems at a pivotal moment for the region’s transit funding future. ABOUT WMATA The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known as Metro, is the region’s leading public transportation provider. Serving a 2,054-square-mile jurisdiction, Metro operates six rail lines, 98 stations, 126 bus routes, and MetroAccess, a shared-ride paratransit service. As one of the nation’s busiest transit systems, Metro connects communities, supports economic growth, and provides safe, reliable transportation — carrying 268.9 million trips in 2025 on a $5 billion operating and capital budget. Metro is pursuing a landmark regional push for dedicated, sustainable funding alongside continued gains in ridership and revenue, placing sound financial stewardship and accounting leadership at the center of the Authority’s next chapter. WHAT YOU’LL DO • Lead Authority-wide accounting, payroll, reporting, and financial control strategy across operating, capital, grants, construction, and enterprise activities. • Direct the general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, billing, payroll, capital and grants accounting, and cash requisitions. • Serve as principal advisor to the CFO, CEO, Board, and auditors on accounting, reporting, and internal control matters. • Own the chart of accounts and lead modernization of accounting systems and ERP integration. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, FASB, FTA/DOT, IRS, and National Transit Database requirements. • Provide executive oversight of internal and external audits and drive corrective action. • Lead, develop, and hold accountable a team of directors, managers, and accounting professionals. • Play a central role in advancing Financial & Organizational Efficiency, one of the three core goals of the Authority’s Strategic Transformation Plan, Your Metro, the Way Forward. WHAT YOU BRING • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or a high school diploma/GED plus four years of qualifying executive-level experience in lieu of degree). • 10+ years of executive/senior management experience in commercial or governmental accounting for a large organization, including five years of management experience. • Expert knowledge of governmental and enterprise accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and payroll administration. • Exceptional executive communication, presentation, and advisory skills, with the ability to brief the CFO, CEO, Board, auditors, and regulators on complex financial matters. Preferred • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. • Certified Public Accountant (CPA). TO APPLY WMATA has engaged PRM Consulting to lead this search. To apply or to submit a confidential nomination, please send a cover letter and resume to Gregory Davis at Gregory.Davis@prmconsulting.com Cover letters and resumes will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Metro is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law. This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description.