Director of Finance

A major New Jersey municipality is seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to oversee all aspects of municipal financial management, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, debt administration, and internal controls. This is a high-impact executive opportunity for a candidate with strong public-sector finance experience and a strategic approach to fiscal stewardship.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation: (160k+ negotiable)Pension eligibility after one year of serviceMedical, prescription, and dental coverageOptional vision, life, short-term, and long-term disability, and prepaid legal plans15 municipal holidaysVacation and sick leaveKey ResponsibilitiesLead the preparation and administration of the annual municipal budgetOversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and auditsManage debt statements, bond issuances, and related compliance activitiesDevelop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controlsPresent financial analyses and recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodiesMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Public/Business Administration; or current New Jersey Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) certificationMinimum five years of supervisory experience in accounting, budgeting, auditing, or financial analysisStrong knowledge of governmental accounting, budgeting, and financial reportingRequired QualificationsMunicipal or other public-sector finance leadership experienceNew Jersey Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) certificationExperience with bond issuances, debt management, and capital planning