Controller

Seven Days Jobs; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

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 will manage accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, cash flow, and compliance, while leading a staff of three and supporting program managers in financial management.

The role requires hands-on leadership, a degree in accounting or finance with significant experience, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance; seven years of experience including three years of supervisory experience.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA; governmental accounting experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and NetSuite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance department and financial operations for a countywide municipal organization.
• Maintain financial records, prepare annual budget, and manage computerized accounting system.
• Oversee financial controls, monitor expenditures and cash flow, payroll, receivables, and financial reporting; ensure compliance.
• Lead a three-person internal staff and support program managers in financial management.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree and/or CPA

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.