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Financial Managers in New Jersey

Financial managers plan and direct accounting, investing, banking, insurance, and securities activities within a branch, office, or department. They work across many industries—banks, insurance companies, corporations, and government agencies—overseeing budgets, financial operations, and strategic decisions that affect an organization's financial health. In New Jersey the median pay is $199,110 a year, 20% above the national median of $166,570.

$199,110median pay in New Jersey, per year
$162,800–$279,330middle half earn
32,510employed in New Jersey
$166,570U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

149open roles like this on employer career sites, 8 in New Jersey or remote
31employers hiring
30posted in the last 7 days
NY · Remote · ILwhere most openings are

Openings in New Jersey and remote

Openings are read from employers’ own career pages and public job boards and change daily. Search all openings (free account) to filter by distance, pay and how well you qualify.

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessCoordination

Knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and ManagementEconomics and AccountingMathematics (knowledge)AdministrativeLaw and Government

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Financial Managers.

Licenses and training in New Jersey

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O*NET-SOC 11-3031.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, New Jersey, annual.