City Auditor

2026-11-03

1 ) Multi - disciplined firm experienced in municipal auditing procedures , bond law , appearing before the Local Finance Board , arbitrage , municipal budgeting and purchasing . The applicant must meet and possess all license and certification necessary to practice as a registered municipal accountant in New Jersey . Experience as a City Auditor for municipalities in the State of New Jersey with similarly sized budgets is preferred . The applicant should demonstrate knowledge of the following : a ) The finance and operation of local government in New Jersey b ) Department of Community Affairs ’ Local Finance Bulletins and their plethora of rules and regulations for municipal finance administration c ) New Jersey State financial statutes , including but not limited to : i ) NJSA 40A : 11 ( Local Public Contracts Law ) ii ) NJSA 40A : 4 ( Local Budget Law ) iii ) NJSA 40A : 2 ( Local Bond Law ) iv ) NJSA 40A : 9 - 22 . 1 ( Government Ethics Law ) d ) All other financial matters pertaining to cities , including budgets , assessments , monitoring reports , investments , audit controls , year - end accounting , Annual Financial Statements , budget preparation , annual audit , supplemental debt statements , etc . and a high degree of knowledge and familiarity with municipal trust funds , developer escrow accounts , utility budgets and dedications by rider . The applicant must also meet all certifications necessary to practice in the State of New Jersey . 2 ) Auditor shall complete , if requested by the Chief Financial Officer , the Annual Financial Statement and the Annual Debt Statements by Statutory due dates as a manner of convenience from data provided by the Finance Department or face a $ 100 per day deduction of the annual contract amount .

New Jersey

2026-04-29