Compsens

Vermont League of Cities and Towns; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chittenden Solid Waste District seeks a Controller to oversee the finance department with an annual budget of $16 million. The Controller will manage accounting, budget preparation, financial controls, payroll, receivables, and reporting, leading three staff and supporting program managers in financial management.

Applicants should have seven years' experience including three years in supervision; master’s degree or CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance required.
• Seven years of experience including three years in supervision.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred; governmental accounting experience a plus.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department for the CSWD.
• Prepare and organize the annual budget.
• Manage accounting systems and financial records.
• Monitor expenditures and cash flow; payroll, receivables.
• Ensure financial reporting and compliance.
• Lead and develop an internal staff of three.

Skills

Accounting

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree or CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

NetSuite

Job description

The Chittenden Solid Waste District is seeking a Controller to oversee the finance department of a countywide municipal organization with an annual budget of $16 million. The Controller is responsible for the accounting and financial operations of the District, including maintaining financial records, organizing, and preparing the annual budget, managing computerized accounting system, overseeing financial controls, monitoring expenditures and cash flow, payroll, receivables, financial reporting, and compliance.

The Controller will be a detail-oriented, hands-on and participative manager who leads and develops an internal staff of three and supports program managers to navigate financial management.

Applicants should have: Degree in accounting or finance with seven years of experience, including three years of supervisory experience. Master’s degree and/or CPA and governmental accounting experience preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and NetSuite preferred.

Flexible hours offered for a full-time or a part-time schedule. Full-time salary starting range between $95,000-$110,000 with an excellent benefit package. For more information on the position and CSWD, visit https://cswd.net/about-cswd/job-openings/. Deadline is September 25, 2026.