Finance Office & Tax Collector

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the administration of the borough’s fiscal affairs. His or her duties include the management of various operating, capital and trust funds; budget preparation; collection of revenues; budgetary accounting; payroll; disbursements; and investment of borough funds.

The CFO position is mandated by state law. He or she is appointed to a four-year term and may achieve tenure after serving five consecutive years. He or she is required to be licensed by the state of New Jersey as a Certified Municipal Finance Officer in order to hold the position. In Mountainside, the CFO holds the position of Treasurer, also a licensed position.

The Collector of Taxes position is mandated by the state law. He or she is appointed to a four-year term and may achieve tenure after serving five consecutive years. He or she is required to be licensed by the state of New Jersey as a Certified Tax Collector. The collector is responsible for the billing, collection, and recording of all taxes and sewer fees levied upon the properties in Mountainside.