CONTROLLER

Chittenden Solid Waste District; South Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

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, budgeting, payroll, receivables, financial reporting, and compliance, and will lead a small staff of three.

Flexible hours are offered with a full-time or part-time schedule. Salary starts at $95,000 and goes to $110,000, with an excellent benefits package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the finance department of a countywide municipal organization.
• Manage accounting, financial operations, budgeting, controls, and cash flow.
• Prepare the annual budget, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Lead a staff of three and support program managers in financial management.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Education

Degree in accounting or finance

Master’s degree

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/.