Chief Financial Officer – Hightstown Borough.

NJLM; Hightstown (NJ); Presencial; USD 113 000 - 138 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Hightstown Borough is seeking a full-time Chief Financial Officer with NJ CMFO certification or pending status and local government financial management experience in New Jersey. The role oversees Treasury, Tax Collection, Utility Collection, and Tax Assessment.

The successful candidate will independently prepare and oversee the annual municipal budget, maintain the general ledger, and coordinate audits. Strong communication and leadership are essential for long-term financial health.

Qualificações

• NJ CMFO certification or pending status.
• Local government financial management experience in New Jersey.
• Experience preparing municipal budgets and financial statements.
• Experience with debt statements, audits, and grant/escrow accounting.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee Treasury, Tax Collection, Utility Collection and Tax Assessment.
• Prepare and manage the yearly municipal budget with input from the Borough Administrator.
• Maintain a fully functional General Ledger for all funds and handle bank reconciliations.
• Prepare Annual Debt Statement, Annual Financial Statement and Supplemental Debt Statements.
• Coordinate audits with auditors; manage State, Federal and I-Bank funding streams.

Conhecimentos

CMFO certification

Financial management

Budgeting

Auditing

Investments

Payroll

Communication skills

Grant management

Debt management

Formação académica

CMFO certification

Ferramentas

Edmunds

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Chief Financial Officer – Hightstown Borough

The Borough is seeking a full-time Chief Finance Officer with New Jersey CMFO certification or pending certification and local government financial management experience in New Jersey. Hightstown Borough has a population of approximately 6,000 residents. The current budget includes the following: approximately $9.6 Million Current Fund; $4 Million W/S Utility. This position reports directly to the Borough Administrator and will work closely with all departments while overseeing the Treasury, Tax Collection, Utility Collection, and Tax Assessment.

Candidates should be able to independently prepare and oversee the yearly municipal budget with input from the Borough Administrator, following the State-mandated deadlines. Candidates should have experience managing the current, capital, utility trust funds; investments and payroll; grants and escrow accounts; and pension reports. Some key responsibilities: investment & disbursement of funds, bank reconciliations, and maintaining a fully functional General Ledger for all funds. Candidates should be able to independently prepare and file the Annual Debt Statement, Annual Financial Statement, and Supplemental Debt Statements as needed, including the preparation of Audit Exhibits and work with the auditors during the annual audit. Candidates should also have experience managing State, Federal, and I-Bank funding streams, and knowledge of single audit requirements. Attendance and participation at budget meetings are required. Attendance at council meetings will be on an as needed basis. The desired candidate must possess effective communication skills, both orally and in written form, and maintain positive working relationships with proven managerial experience. Experience with Edmunds required. In this position, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to make a significant positive impact on the Borough’s financial health and long-term sustainability.

Annual salary is $125,000.00, commensurate with qualifications and experience.