Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Salary range: $50,000 - $135,000
Department: Finance & Purchasing
Hours: Full-Time
Job Description:
The City of Cape May is accepting applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:9-140.10 et seq. The City of Cape May is a Civil Service Municipality and operates under the Council-Manager form of government The CFO will be responsible for all municipal finance functions, including all statutory requirements as well as assisting the City Manager with the preparation and the oversight of the municipal budget, maintenance of general ledger, purchasing, payroll, pension reports, bank reconciliations, finance related ordinances and resolutions, accounts payable/receivable, debt management, grants and escrow accounts management, investment/disbursement of funds. The successful candidate should possess strong analytical and communication skills and provide leadership in all financial dealings of the City. Must be able to attend City budget meetings. Attendance at City Council and community meetings may be required. Municipal finance experience preferred. 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 CMFO, as issued by the NJDCA/DLGS. Proficiency in Edmunds Software and Microsoft applications, specifically Word and Excel, is mandatory. Qualified Purchasing Agent Certification (QPA) preferred. Current salary range is $50,000 to $135,000, salary is negotiable upon experience. The City reserves the right to continue accepting applications until the position has been filled and may conduct interviews and extend an offer of employment at any time prior to the advertised closing date. Please send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to employment@capemaycity.com.
The City of Cape May is a Civil Service Municipality and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We are proud to offer our full-time team members a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program, please see benefits information here: https://www.capemaycity.com/jobs
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