Financial Consulting Services

Overview

Financial, Legal, HR & Staffing

Trenton, New Jersey, United StatesPosted 13 days agoDeadline: May 15th, 2026

Fit Score

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SUMMARY

The government authority in Trenton, New Jersey seeks a firm to provide year-long financial consulting services, including budget preparation, financial reporting, and internal controls management.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a valid New Jersey Business Registration Certificate
Must comply with N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.4 et seq. fair and open process requirements
Must submit a Statement of Ownership Disclosure
Must submit a Non-Collusion Affidavit
Must comply with Affirmative Action regulations
Must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Must provide proof of insurance including Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Professional Liability
Must submit one original signed copy and two additional copies of the proposal
Must be able to provide financial consulting services for the Department of Administration

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Questions must be submitted by May 8th, 2026.

Proposals must be received by May 15th, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

QUESTION DEADLINE

May 8th, 2026

Issuing Agency

City Of Trenton

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DESCRIPTION

The requesting government authority in Trenton, New Jersey is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive financial consulting services for a period of one year. The selected consultant will lead the preparation of the annual budget and annual financial statements, ensuring the accuracy and proper management of all financial records, including books, ledgers, schedules, and related statements.

Responsibilities include maintaining and reconciling municipal or county finance records for audit readiness, monitoring separate accounts for budgeted appropriations and anticipated revenues, and compiling year-end as well as periodic status reports aligning with the adopted budget. The vendor will develop, implement, or maintain robust internal controls for asset protection and compliance, document internal accounting processes, offer relevant training for department heads and staff involved in approvals, and oversee claim payments, petty cash accounts, and change funds.

Additionally, the consultant will prepare, analyze, or review monthly reports from the treasurer, tax collector, and other departments and handle special financial projects, such as cost estimates for collective bargaining agreements.

Source attribution

This Settle analysis is based on the issuing organization’s public RFP listing.