Vice President of Administration and Finance

Atlantic County Utilities Authority; Egg Harbor Township (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic County Utilities Authority seeks an experienced financial and administrative leader to serve as Vice President of Administration and Finance. This executive role partners with the President and Board to guide financial strategy, administrative operations, and performance improvements essential to reliable environmental services.

The Vice President will oversee budgets, treasury, audits, debt financing, internal controls, risk management, and HR; lead managers; and engage with state

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or accounting.
• Valid NJ credential as a Registered Municipal Accountant, CPA, or CMFO.
• Minimum five years supervisory financial management experience.
• Experience with state agencies and boards governing authority finances.
• Experience directing permanent financing and presenting to rating agencies.

Responsibilities

• Direct operating and capital budgets, long-range forecasts, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, investments, and annual audit.
• Lead debt and capital financing, including bonds, notes, infrastructure financing, and leases.
• Evaluate financial risks, capital investments, and funding strategies for long-term sustainability.
• Ensure sound internal controls and compliance with public finance requirements and accounting standards.
• Oversee human resources, payroll, benefits, risk management, safety; lead managers; participate in collective bargaining.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting

Master's degree in Finance or related field (preferred)

Job description

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority seeks an experienced financial and administrative leader to serve as Vice President of Administration and Finance. This executive position offers the opportunity to guide financial strategy, strengthen organizational performance, and support essential environmental services that improve the quality of life in our communities.

ACUA protects water and land from pollution through responsible waste management services. As an environmental leader, the Authority embraces new technologies, innovation, and employee ideas to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services.

About the Opportunity

Working closely with the President, Board, and leadership team, the Vice President provides executive leadership for financial planning and administrative operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Directing operating and capital budgets, long-range forecasts, accounting, financial reporting, treasury, investments, and the annual audit.
• Leading debt and capital financing, including bonds, notes, infrastructure financing, and equipment leases.
• Evaluating financial risks, capital investments, and funding strategies to support ACUA’s long-term financial sustainability.
• Ensuring sound internal controls and compliance with public finance requirements, accounting standards, and financing agreements.
• Providing executive oversight of human resources, payroll, benefits, risk management, and safety; leading assigned managers; and participating in collective bargaining and contract negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• A valid New Jersey credential as a Registered Municipal Accountant, Certified Public Accountant, or Certified Municipal Finance Officer.
• At least five years of supervisory financial management experience involving accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, strategy, reporting, and debt management.
• Experience working with state agencies and boards governing authority finances, including the Local Finance Board and Department of Community Affairs.
• Experience directing permanent financing and making presentations to rating agencies, insurers, and bondholders.

A master’s degree and ten years of relevant experience, including five years in a supervisory capacity, are preferred.

The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, sound judgment, integrity, and the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and build productive working relationships.