CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER – Township of Middle, Cape May County, NJ

The Township of Middle is accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer. Applicants will be responsible for all municipal finance governmental functions, including all statutory requirements as well as the preparation and the oversight of the municipal budget, payroll, pension reports, bank reconciliations, finance related ordinances and resolutions, accounts payable/receivable, grants and escrow accounts management.  The successful candidate should have strong analytical skills and provide leadership in all financial dealings of the Township. Must be able to attend Township and all budget meetings, and have the ability to interact well with the public and officials. Attendance at Township Committee Meetings may be required. Applicants must have experience in municipal budget and fiscal issues, capital budget, investments and payroll. Applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in financial administration or accounting. Applicants must possess state certification as Certified Municipal Finance Officer, as issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services, or the ability to obtain such certification in prescribed amount of time. Applicants must have a minimum 4-5 years municipal experience. Qualified Purchasing Agent Certification (QPA) preferred. Proficiency in Edmunds Software is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel, is mandatory. The Township reserves the right to interview candidates before application deadline. The Township reserves the right to accept applications until the position is filled.

Applications can be downloaded at http://middle-township-nj.com/wp/jobs/ or picked up at Township Hall. Please send applications, resumes and salary requirements to vkalish@middletownship.com or mailed to:

Township of Middle
Attn: Human Resources & Training Department
33 Mechanic Street
CMCH, NJ 08210

No telephone calls, please.

Middle Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.