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Vitalis Consulting LLC

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Director of Finance

Newark, NJ · On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Salary is Negotiable Must Have Municipal Finance Experience To Apply A major New Jersey municipality is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead all aspects of municipal financial ...

Royal Bank of Canada

Analyst, US Municipal Finance

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

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  • Dental

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  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Municipal Finance Analyst provides analytical, research and transactional support to investment bankers in all departmental work activities relating to the structuring and issuance of municipal ...

New Jersey State League of Municipalities

$150 - $215/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Full-time Seeks an experienced and strategic public finance professional to serve as Chief Financial Officer. Reporting directly to the Administrator, the CFO oversees all municipal financial ...

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City of Williston, ND

Finance Director

Williston, ND · On-site

$150K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Accounting, Municipal Court, and Water departments FLSA Status : Exempt Essential Job Functions: * Serves as the City's Chief Financial Officer and principal financial advisor to the City ...

City of Williston

Finance Director

Williston, ND · On-site

$150K/yr

Accounting, Municipal Court, and Water departments FLSA Status: Exempt Essential Job Functions: Serves as the City's Chief Financial Officer and principal financial advisor to the City Administrator ...

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Finance Director

Sandy, OR · On-site

$108 - $141/hr

Reporting directly to the City Manager, this hands‑on leader oversees the full spectrum of municipal finance functions, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, investments, debt ...

City of West Haven

Director of Finance

West Haven, CT · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Duties include policy recommendation, departmental and municipal planning, and the direction and ... This position also has the responsibility for making the most difficult financial management ...

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Finance Director

Mcfarland, WI

$140K - $160K/yr

Few municipal finance opportunities offer this level of visibility and community impact. As Finance Director, you'll help shape the financial future of a growing city while partnering directly with ...

Royal Oak, City of (MI)

Finance Director

Royal Oak, MI · On-site

$137K - $168K/yr

The ideal candidate will bring municipal finance expertise, sound judgment, and a proven ability to lead complex financial operations while ensuring transparency, accountability, and long-term fiscal ...

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Director of Finance

Vitalis Consulting LLC

Newark, NJ • On-site

$190K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Salary is Negotiable

Must Have Municipal Finance Experience To Apply

A major New Jersey municipality is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead all aspects of municipal financial management, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, debt administration, and internal controls.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary: Negotiable
  • Pension
  • Medical, prescription, and dental coverage
  • Optional vision, life, disability, and legal plans
  • Municipal holidays
  • Vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

  • Municipal finance experience (required)
  • A current NJ Municipal Finance Officer (MFO) certification (preferred, but not required as long as the candidate is willing to obtain this certification at some point within a reasonable amount of time). 

Key Responsibilities

  • Direct preparation and administration of the municipal budget
  • Oversee annual financial statements, audits, and regulatory reporting
  • Manage debt statements, bond issuances, and fund disbursements
  • Develop and implement financial policies and accounting procedures

Company Description

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