Controller - Truckee Sanitary District

Controller Position

Truckee Sanitary District (TSD) is an award‑winning public agency located in beautiful Truckee, California, just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe. TSD seeks a motivated, qualified, and experienced professional who will embrace TSD’s core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Communication, and Service.

The Controller position is engaged in the development and implementation of the District’s accounting and financial activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Staff supervision
• General ledger, accounts payable and receivable, fixed assets, treasury and banking
• Month‑end and year‑end closing processes and reporting
• Fiscal support services
• Leads the annual financial statement audit
• Steers the development and administration of the annual budget

This is a professional accounting classification performing the full range of finance and accounting work with integrity, discretion, and independent judgment.

Our ideal candidate should have a solid background in accounting, including knowledge of GAAP/GASB and proficiency with financial software.

Additional qualifications:

• Strong experience in leading audits, budgeting, and forecasting, including overseeing compliance and required filings
• High level of initiative for continuous process improvement and professional development
• Excellent multi‑tasking and organizational skills
• Ability to translate and communicate complex financial data into clear insights for non‑financial colleagues

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Five (5) years of responsible professional accounting experience and three (3) years of supervisory experience. Experience may be substituted for required education.

Salary: $10,520 – $13,110 monthly (exempt)

Benefits:

• 9/80 work schedule
• District paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• 200 hours of vacation leave per year
• 96 hours of sick leave per year
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) 401(a) contribution benefits

Job Status:
Full‑time
Education Level: 4‑year degree required
Experience Level: 5+ years of experience required

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