Strategic Municipal Finance Director

destinationone Consulting; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Newark, New Jersey seeks a Director of Finance to lead the municipal financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and regulatory compliance. You will manage the annual budget, financial reporting, investments, and revenue collection while advising city leadership on long‑term financial planning and policy decisions.

You will supervise accounting, payroll, purchasing, and treasury functions, develop strong internal controls, monitor forecasting, and report to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in government finance, budgeting, or accounting.
• Strong knowledge of municipal financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in financial software and data analysis.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• CPA or CGFO designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the municipality’s annual budget.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and compliance with government regulations.
• Monitor revenue collection, expenditures, and financial forecasting.
• Advise elected officials and department heads on financial strategies and policies.
• Supervise accounting, payroll, purchasing, and treasury functions.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations.
• Prepare financial reports for municipal leadership and stakeholders.
• Implement financial controls and risk management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Data analysis

Financial software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field

CPA or CGFO designation preferred

Job description

The City of Newark, New Jersey seeks a Director of Finance to lead the municipal financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and regulatory compliance. You will manage the annual budget, financial reporting, investments, and revenue collection while advising city leadership on long‑term financial planning and policy decisions.

You will supervise accounting, payroll, purchasing, and treasury functions, develop strong internal controls, monitor forecasting, and report to