Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Newark, United States

Overview

As a Finance Director, you will oversee the financial operations of the municipality, ensuring fiscal responsibility, transparency, and compliance with government regulations. You will manage budgets, financial reporting, investments, and revenue collection while advising municipal leadership on financial planning and policy decisions.

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.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’sor Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a relatedfield.
• Experiencein government finance, budgeting, or accounting.
• Strongknowledge of municipal financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Proficiencyin financial software and data analysis.
• Excellentleadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• CPA or Certified Government Finance Officer (CGFO)designation preferred.