John  Madrid, CPA, MBA

John Madrid, CPA, MBA

Controller

John Madrid, CPA, MBA is the Controller for the District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water). Mr. Madrid manages the accounting team and has improved operations and maximized profits through achievements in financial management, budgeting and forecasting, reducing costs and expenses, and implementing internal controls.

Prior to joining DC Water, Mr. Madrid worked for American Express as a Finance Manager. There he managed a team to implement test phases of an innovative data warehouse system application responsible for financial reporting and analysis. Previously, he worked for Inter-American Development Bank, where he rose to the rank of Chief, Capital & Institutional Banking Section.

John Madrid holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance from the University of Wisconsin and an MBA in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina. He also earned a Master of Science in Accounting from Nova Southeastern University. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Upcoming Meeting

Board of Directors Meeting

April 24, 2023

Monday 9:00 AM

Announcement

Aerial View of Construction near Watergate Complex Shows cranes and construction of drop shaft underway
Scaffolding Installation Begins near Watergate Complex for Potomac River Tunnel Project

Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway NW Beginning September 23, 2025, to Mid-November 2025

DC Water is installing temporary scaffolding at the Rock Creek Trail site, west of the Watergate Complex. Trail users are advised to adhere to flagger instructions during installation.

Scaffolding installation is expected to be completed by September 26, 2025, and will remain in place until mid-November 2025.

Latest Blog Post
A helicopter lowers a drill rig to workers on the Potomac River.
DC Water begins drilling in Potomac River to explore options to rehab underwater sewer line
When one of your major sewer lines runs through the Potomac River, a backhoe and trencher won't do. That's why we've got helicopters carrying a 14-ton drill and workers suspended midair over the Potomac.
Upcoming Meeting
Date
October 16, 2025
Thursday, 9:30 AM

Upcoming Events

Customer Service Center Announcement

Payment Plan Incentive: provides a credit back of 40% of the last 3 payments made and in the new fiscal year 50% will be credited. Eligible participants are residential customers who have had an outstanding balance for 60 days or greater and with an outstanding balance of $500 or more.