Director of Finance at Staffing Now

A local government agency is looking for a Director of Finance for their location in Mercer County. This will be a hands-on Finance Director (FD) to oversee the Authority's financial operations. Successful applicants must be able to provide in-depth, extensive financial analysis.
Other responsibilities include maintaining meticulous records and ledgers, managing debt, managing investments and disbursement of funds, coordinating the annual audit, supervising and processing accounts payable/accounts receivable/payroll, overseeing grants and federal and State of New Jersey funding programs, developing financial policies and procedures, and managing all other functions of the finance department.
The FD will work with the Executive Director and department heads to prepare the annual budget and capital plan. The FD must be able to fulfill all obligations in compliance with New Jersey law and all relevant federal regulations.
Managerial skills and experience are a must. Candidates must be able to communicate effectively and maintain positive working relationships. NJ State CMFO and QPA certification is preferred but not required. C.P.A. is strongly preferred. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is preferred. A minimum of 3 - 5 years of finance experience is preferred. Experience with Edmunds GovTech Software is a plus. Strong computer literacy is required, with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Equal Opportunity Employment is open until filled. This is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person

If interested please send your resume to