Chief Financial Officer

Digitailor; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex College in New Jersey seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance Division, oversee budgets, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises, and to advise the President and Board on all financial matters.

The successful candidate will ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate annual audits, develop robust internal controls, and collaborate with senior leaders to align financial plans with the college's mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and NJ CPA license required.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• 5+ years fiscal management and supervisory experience.
• Strong ability to interpret audited financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Finance Division staff and sets annual goals.
• Advises the President and Board on financial matters and regulatory changes.
• Develops, monitors and reports financial indicators to leadership.
• Oversees audits with external auditors and ensures timely completion.
• Establishes internal controls and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversees grants administration and capital funding activities.
• Collaborates on procurement and contract reviews with senior staff.
• Represent finance in statewide affinity groups as directed.

Skills

Fiscal management

Budget development

Auditing coordination

Communication of financial information

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Certified Public Accountant (NJ)

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

Classification Title: Chief Financial Officer Department: Finance Pay Grade: NR Reports To: President FLSA Status: Exempt Unit: Administrative Opening Date: 11/12/2026 Closing Date: Open until filled GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB Serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the College and provides leadership in the areas of finance, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions

Provides leadership for a staff of professional and support personnel in the Finance Division, including the development of annual goals and evaluation of performance. Ensures the College’s sound fiscal health and operational stability through prudent and ethical stewardship of the College’s financial resources in alignment with approved budgets and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Advises the President and Board of Trustees on critical financial matters and changes in federal and state statutes, regulations, and requirements that affect the College. Develops, monitors, and reports regularly and as requested to the President and the Board of Trustees on financial indicators. In collaboration with the Vice President for Planning and Compliance and Chief of Staff, establishes and facilitates a budget development process that is grounded in effective and responsive communication, aligns the budget with the College mission and strategic goals, and is based on direction and priorities established by the President and the Board of Trustees. Oversees internal processes related to preparation of annual audits, including working closely with external auditors, and ensures completion of audits in a timely manner. Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls and financial reporting standards and processes that ensure that the College’s fiscal, payroll, and procurement practices comply with external rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles and standards. Works in collaboration with other senior-level administrators to ensure adherence to purchasing procedures and processes that allow for the efficient and economic procurement and delivery of and payment for goods and services, in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and College policies and procedures. Oversees the application for, administration of, compliance, and reporting on all grants and collaborates with other senior level administrators to determine which grants to apply for. Oversees administration and compliance of capital funding. Serves as the College liaison to the Middlesex College Foundation on financial matters. Oversees review of contracts with external entities and ancillary services, in consultation with other senior-level College administrators and College counsel as needed. Serves as the College’s finance and business operations representative on statewide affinity groups and other external entities as directed by the President. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree Certified Public Accountant license in the State of New Jersey Experience working in an educational environment Five (5) years’ experience in fiscal management Supervisory experience Demonstrated experience in accounting and budget development Demonstrated experience using financial accounting technology Demonstrated ability to interpret and effectively communicate and present information contained in audited financial statements Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve business process issues Familiarity with GASB financial statement reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Executive-level experience reporting directly to a President or Chief Executive Officer Experience working in an educational institution in New Jersey Experience working in higher education Experience working in a collective bargaining environment Experience in project management Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION SCHEDULE : Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May require occasional travel RETIREMENT : Pension Eligible NJ First Act Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.