ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER
Exam openExam status, as of November 4, 2026. Our captured announcement shows a promotional examination for MERCER COUNTY (symbol PC4100H) accepting applications until November 23, 2026. Confirm current status with CSC. Only employees with permanent status in the unit it names may file. Exam schedule
Eligible lists, as of November 4, 2026. An eligible list is in force. The newest, for Ventnor City, Revenue, was promulgated August 13, 2026 and expires August 12, 2028, 1 name as issued. See the lists
Provisional hiring can precede the examination. See the provisional route
Rules that apply to this title
A guide to the rules, not legal advice.
New Jersey treats Assistant Comptroller as a competitive-class job, so the gate is an examination and the ranked list it produces rather than a direct offer.
The minimum is a bachelor's degree and 4 years of relevant experience.
How to apply
This title is filled by competitive examination.
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Promotional announcements
A promotional announcement for this title is accepting applications as of November 3, 2026. A promotional examination produces its own eligible list and is open only to people who already hold permanent status in a qualifying title within the department named on the row, not across that employer generally; filing without eligibility means an ineligible determination and no refund of the fee.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit who may file | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANT COMPTROLLER$99,877 to $126,992 a yearOpen to any competitive title meeting the stated requirements | PC4100H | LocalMercer CountyFinance | November 23, 2026 | Open | Announcement |
Previously announced, and no longer listed by the Commission
The Commission removes an announcement once it has closed and republishes nothing, so these 2 examinations are no longer on any of its own lists. We keep what we have read, here covering 2026. None of them can be filed for now; a title announced once is often announced again, so this is the record of whether that has happened.
| Title | Symbol | State or local, and unit | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant ComptrollerOpen competitive | M1142H | LocalPaterson | October 21, 2026 |
| Assistant ComptrollerOpen competitive | M0983H | LocalPerth Amboy | September 21, 2026 |
Every row is CSC's own; see the full announcement calendar.
Eligible lists for this title
An eligible list ranks the people who passed an examination, and appointments are made from it until it expires. One list for this title is on record, 1 still in force.
| State or local | Kind and symbol | Promulgated | Expires | On the list |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LocalVentnor City, Revenue | PromotionalPM2869H | August 13, 2026 | August 12, 2028 | 1 |
Read from the Civil Service Commission's eligible list site, which we have read since October 24, 2026. The Commission posts each list for three months after it is issued and we keep it after that. The count is the list as issued, before appointments, removals or appeals change it. This site shows list-level facts only.
Salaries stated in examination announcements
One Civil Service Commission examination announcement has stated a salary for this title. Local pay is set by each employer under its own ordinance or contract, so this is one employer's figure for one position rather than a rate for the title.
| Employer | Salary as published | Basis | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercer CountyFinance | $99,877.00 ~ $126,992.00 | A year | November 2026 |
Each figure is quoted as the Civil Service Commission printed it in that employer's announcement on the date shown. It is evidence of what was advertised then, not a statement of what the position pays now, and an announcement does not say whether a post is full or part time. No average, range or comparison is given across employers, because each sets its own pay and nothing here establishes that two of these positions are alike. Where an employer has announced the title more than once for the same department, only its most recent figure is shown. How this data is sourced.
Who employs this title
Assistant Comptroller is used at one independent authority, New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Independent authorities
| Employer | Employees |
|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Authority | 2 |
Where this title is used
Assistant Comptroller is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.
Check whether an employer is a civil service jurisdiction · How local civil service works
State payroll and independent authority payroll are separate systems and are never merged. See data sources.
Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Assists the Comptroller in managing and controlling the financial resources of a local government agency/jurisdiction including the receipt and disbursement of monies; does related work as required.
Examples of work
Supervises and performs the work involved in extensive financial transactions. Assists in preparing and administering an operating budget. Assists in organizing, developing, and directing financial affairs. Assists in the performance of professional functions involved in analysis and auditing of accounts, vouchers, and other records. Assists in maintaining investment portfolios. Assists in the preparation of statements of financial condition. Assists in the implementation and maintenance of accounting and/or auditing procedures. Gives suitable assignments and instruction to staff. Establishes and maintains accurate and essential records and files. Assists in seeing that disbursements of funds are within budgetary authorization limits. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
License
Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Knowledge, skills 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. Knowledge of computerized accounting systems. Ability to analyze complex accounting problems. Ability to design, install, and operate a large-scale accounting program. Ability to give suitable assignments and instructions. Ability to prepare suitable reports and to direct the establishment and maintenance of extensive accounting and related records and files. Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Eight (8) years of professional accounting experience in work involving the installation, operation, and keeping of a large-scale system of accounts, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester credit hours in professional accounting subjects. OR: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by twenty-one (21) semester hour credits in professional accounting subjects ; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. OR: Possession of a current, valid certificate as a Municipal Finance Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local Government Services; and four (4) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.