Managing Accountant-Auditor

INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF JUNE 15, 2026

Join the highly professional and team-oriented Auditor-Controller's office and direct divisions vital to recording financial transactions that meet government accounting standards to produce accurate financial statements for the County of Nevada. This management-level opportunity utilizes extensive technical knowledge in exercising independent judgment and decision-making. This key role develops and implements division and department goals and furthers County objectives.

Other key proficiencies include:

Planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of staff Providing for the training and professional development of staff Principles of general, fund and government accounting, auditing, and budgeting Principles of both internal and external audits Applicable county, state and federal guidelines and laws Principles of business data processing, particularly related to the processing of accounting information Establishing and maintaining internal controls Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports and other written correspondence Interpreting, explaining, and applying laws, regulations and policies relating to Auditor-Controller functions Analyzing complex problems, evaluating alternatives, and making sound judgments and recommendations A Managing Accountant-Auditor is an integral part of the Auditor-Controller's team! This position is crafted for individuals who have minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Also, three years of professional accounting and/or auditing experience is required with at least one year of supervisory experience directing professional or technical staff. Why Nevada County? Our leadership values employee development and engagement, promotes open and transparent communication, sets us up to be a high-performing organization, and recognizes our contributions. Our leadership connects with the community, listens to them, and provides significant programming to keep us safe and healthy. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Read the full job description here.

Education and Experience Required Education :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting, business administration, or a related field. Master?s in accounting or related field may substitute for bachelor?s in unrelated field.

AND Experience :

Three years of journey-level or above professional accounting and/or auditing experience, including at least one year involving supervising or directing the work of professional and/or technical staff.