Deputy CFO - Public Infrastructure Finance Leader

New Jersey Department of Transportation; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 169,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care

Pension

Deferred Comp

Paid holidays

Leave & Wellness

Tuition Aid

Job summary

New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to guide financial planning, budgeting, and capital program management. You will partner with the CFO to ensure fiscal stewardship and strategic oversight across the department's financial operations.

The role requires extensive experience in public sector finance, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with IT and oversight committees to support infrastructure investments and accountability.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 8 years in finance with supervisory exposure.

Responsibilities

• Assist CFO in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for the organization.
• Oversee operating and capital budgets for the department's infrastructure programs.
• Monitor disbursements and revenue; analyze high-level financial transactions.
• Develop project controls for tracking metrics, schedules, and expenditures.
• Coordinate with IT on financial systems and data security.
• Chair or support committees and present to oversight bodies as needed.
• Supervise staff and foster professional development.

Skills

Financial planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Capital project controls

IT collaboration

Staff supervision

Executive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in finance or public administration

Job description

New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to guide financial planning, budgeting, and capital program management. You will partner with the CFO to ensure fiscal stewardship and strategic oversight across the department's financial operations.

The role requires extensive experience in public sector finance, strong leadership, and the ability to coordinate with IT and oversight committees to support infrastructure investments and accountability.