Chief Financial Officer – Manasquan Borough.

NJLM; Manasquan (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

PERS enrollment

Job summary

NJLM seeks a Chief Financial Officer for Manasquan Borough. The candidate should hold a New Jersey CMFO certification and bring at least five years of municipal finance experience. This is a working CFO role with oversight of budgets and financial operations.

Responsibilities include budget prep, debt service planning, accounting, payroll, audits, and coordination with the Tax Collector. Comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• CMFO certification required in New Jersey.
• Minimum five years of municipal finance experience.
• Hands-on, proactive, accountable financial professional.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word; strong oversight capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee debt service planning and administration.
• Handle bond ordinances and capital financing.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll and pension reporting.
• Perform bank reconciliations and GL maintenance.
• Prepare journals, interfund transactions, grant accounting and cash management.
• Oversee Water/Sewer billing, collections and revenue reporting.
• Coordinate with Tax Collector and supervise staff of two.
• Deliver timely statutory financial reports (AFS, ADS, audits).

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Supervisory experience

Analytical skills

Education

CMFO certification

Tools

Edmunds GovTech

Paylocity

Primepoint

Community Pass

SDL

Sensus Analytics

Municipay

ParkMobile

Job description

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Chief Financial Officer – Manasquan Borough.

The borough is seeking an experienced, hands-on Chief Finance Officer holding a New Jersey Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO) certification with a minimum of five (5) years of municipal finance experience. This is a working CFO position requiring an organized, proactive, and accountable professional to join an active administrative team and hardworking Governing Body. The Borough operates both a Water/Sewer Utility and a Beach Utility. Responsibilities include preparation and management of annual operating and capital budgets; debt service planning and administration; bond ordinances and capital financing; accounts payable and receivable; payroll and pension processing and reporting; bank reconciliations; general ledger maintenance; journal entries; interfund transactions; grant accounting; cash management; and annual audits. Additional responsibilities include oversight of Water/Sewer Utility billing, collections, account reconciliations, and revenue reporting, as well as coordination with the Tax Collector. The CFO will oversee preparation and timely submission of required financial reports, including the Annual Financial Statement (AFS), Annual Debt Statement (ADS), Annual Audit, and other DLGS filings, while ensuring compliance with NJ municipal finance laws, Local Bond Law, and applicable financial regulations. The position requires regular supervision and oversight of two staff members as well as beach office finance guidance, payroll operations, and pension reporting, maintaining effective internal controls, accurate and audit-ready financial records, and timely reconciliations. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, solution-oriented professional who takes ownership of financial operations, meets statutory deadlines, communicates effectively, and provides regular financial updates and recommendations to administration and the Governing Body. Strong organizational, analytical, and supervisory skills are essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word required. Experience with Edmunds GovTech and Paylocity or Primepoint preferred; familiarity with Community Pass, SDL, Sensus Analytics, Municipay and ParkMobile a plus. Qualified Purchasing Agent (QPA) certification preferred. Salary: $100,000-$200,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and enrollment in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).