Job Details

Truckee Sanitary District (TSD), formed in 1906, is an award-winning public agency responsible for the collection and conveyance of wastewater for the rapidly growing mountain community of Truckee, California, located just 15 minutes from Lake Tahoe.

TSD is seeking a motivated, qualified, and experienced professional who embraces TSD`s core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Communication, and Service to fill the open Controller position.

The Controller is engaged in the development and implementation of TSD`s accounting and financial activities. Responsibilities include staff supervision; general ledger accounting; accounts payable and receivable; fixed asset accounting; cash monitoring; treasury and banking functions; month-end and year-end closing processes; financial reporting; and related fiscal support services. The position oversees and participates in the annual financial statement audit and contributes to the development and administration of the annual budget.

The Controller performs the full range of professional finance and accounting work with integrity, discretion, and independent judgment. The individual in this position receives only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and demonstrates a commitment to continuous process improvement and professional development.

We are seeking a financial leader who combines strong technical expertise with a collaborative and strategic mindset—someone who values our culture, which promotes teamwork, integrity, service, and a sustainable work-life balance.

Our ideal candidate will have a solid, demonstrated background in accounting, including knowledge of GAAP, proficiency with financial software, and a firm grasp of financial standards and regulations. Beyond these technical skills, the ideal candidate will be able to translate complex financial data into clear insights for non-financial colleagues, manage budgeting and forecasting, and oversee compliance and required filings.

Education: Bachelor`s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major coursework in accounting, finance, business or public administration, or closely related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of responsible professional accounting experience, three (3) years of supervisory experience. Additional experience may substitute for required education.

Benefits

• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
• Classic Members 2.7% @ 55
• New Members 2.0% @ 62
• District paid medical benefits for employees and their dependents
• Retiree health according to vesting schedule
• Vacation Leave: 200-248 hours per year
• Sick Leave: 96 hours per year
• $750 per year wellness HRA
• 9/80 Work Schedule:
  Monday – Thursday, 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  Every other Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.