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Controller

Vaco Charlotte

Municipal Finance Consultant (12-Month Consulting Engagement)

Our client is seeking an experienced Municipal Finance Consultant to support a New Jersey municipality through a 12-month consulting engagement. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned municipal finance professional with extensive knowledge of New Jersey municipal finance laws, budgeting, and governmental accounting to make an immediate impact while working remotely.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the preparation and administration of the annual municipal budget.
  • Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
  • Oversee general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations.
  • Strengthen and maintain internal controls.
  • Prepare financial reports for municipal leadership and governing bodies.
  • Coordinate audit preparation and respond to auditor requests.
  • Monitor municipal revenues and expenditures.
  • Assist with financial forecasting and long-term fiscal planning.
  • Ensure compliance with New Jersey municipal finance regulations and reporting requirements.
  • Recommend process improvements to enhance financial operations.
  • Support special finance initiatives and strategic projects.
  • Present financial information during occasional Board, Council, and committee meetings.

Qualifications:

  • Previous finance leadership experience within a New Jersey municipality.
  • Extensive knowledge of New Jersey municipal finance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
  • Experience preparing municipal budgets and Annual Financial Statements (AFS).
  • Strong background in governmental accounting, financial reporting, and audit support.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fully remote consulting environment.

Position Details:

  • Employment Type: 12-Month Consulting Engagement
  • Location: Fully Remote
  • Travel: Occasional travel required for meetings in Trenton, NJ
  • Start Date: Immediate

If you have a proven background in New Jersey municipal finance and are looking for a long-term remote consulting opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

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