County Comptroller
Department of Finance
Starting Salary: $95,000 

Duties: Under direction of the County CFO/Treasurer supervises and performs the work involved in the financial affairs of the county and controls the disbursement of monies. 

Note:  The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

Essential Functions:
• Organizes, develops, directs, and performs the work involved in financial affairs of a county and controls the disbursements of monies.
• Supervises the development, preparation, and installation of the county budget including Grants.
• Directs the keeping of accounts and records.
• Analyzes the accounts and records and prepares statements concerning the financial condition of the county.
• Develops and recommends specific policies regarding the financial problems of the organization.
• Gives suitable assignments and instructions.
• Prepares suitable reports.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of extensive correspondence relating to financial matters.
• Directs the establishment and maintenance of extensive financial and related records and files.

Knowledge and Abilities:
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures used in modern accounting and auditing.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing the installation, operation, and keeping of accounts and their application to specific situations.
• Knowledge of the preparation of involved and detailed accounting and other financial reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Ability to analyze complex financial problems.
• Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions.
• Ability to prepare suitable reports.
• Ability to direct the establishment and maintenance of extensive financial and related records and files.

Requirements:
• Four (4) years of supervisory accounting experience in work involving the installation, operation, and keeping of large-scale systems of accounts.
• Strong knowledge of laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) credits in professional accounting subjects OR Possession of a valid certificate as a Registered Municipal Accountant or Certified Public Accountant issued by the New Jersey State Board of Accountancy or as a Certified County Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services may be substituted for the above education requirement.
• Technical proficiency in software applications including Office 365 (One-Drive, Teams and Office Apps) and accounting / bookkeeping systems (Edmunds GovTech preferred) and Internet portals

Hours:  Regular business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. This position, however, may require work beyond a typical shift.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of physical fitness testing and drug screening.

Applicants shall submit a cover letter and resume to:
Cumberland County Department of Personnel
HR@CumberlandCountyNJ.gov
or complete an application on-line and upload documents at:  www.cumberlandcountynj.gov/jobs.
Posting is open until filled

The County of Cumberland offers a wide array of benefits for all full-time employees. Benefits include Retirement Programs, Medical/RX Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Supplemental Insurance options, Paid Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement.   Specific benefits are subject to the provisions of County policy and the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part time employees are eligible for leave benefits as required by New Jersey law.   

The County of Cumberland is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to recruit and hire qualified individuals without discrimination and regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, breastfeeding, gender identity or expression, disability, liability for military service, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait and genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing). Cumberland County employment is governed by the rules and regulations of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission.