Caitlyn Hickey
New Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Results-driven public finance professional with six years of experience in government financial management and budgeting. Proven track record in overseeing multimillion-dollar budgets and enhancing fiscal efficiency through effective policy implementation. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with public agencies to drive improvements in financial operations and community impact. Committed to utilizing financial expertise to strengthen public administration.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dept. Financial Controller
Middlesex County Finance Department
New Brunswick, NJ
02.2024 - Current
- Leads the development and oversight of over $142 million in annual operating, capital, and trust fund budgets.
- Serves as a key financial advisor to department heads and executive leadership, providing data-driven insights to optimize resource allocation, drive operational efficiency, and support strategic decision-making.
- Oversees fiscal operations across 12 offices, managing financial clerks to ensure efficient budget utilization, regulatory compliance, and financial transparency.
- Developed improved business processes to provide greater transparency, more accurate reporting, and better identification of cost-saving opportunities.
- Drives key public projects, including the RIDE OnDemand program, which provided cost-effective transportation to over 34,000 residents in 2024, and the CIO Strategic Investment Plan, securing over $280 million in grants for infrastructure improvements.
Accountant
Middlesex County Department of Finance
New Brunswick, NJ
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Managed federal COVID-19 relief programs, overseeing the allocation of over $24.6 million in rental assistance and over $19.5 million in small business relief grants to support pandemic recovery efforts.
- Conducted Financial Management System training sessions for county employees, improving efficiency, compliance, and accuracy in budget reporting.
- Contributed to the development and execution of Middlesex County’s annual budget.
Financial Clerk
Middlesex County Department of Finance
New Brunswick, NJ
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Processed and paid invoices, managed vendor accounts, and supported accounts payable functions to ensure timely and accurate disbursements.
- Assisted in treasury operations, including bank reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
- Processed journal entries and maintained general ledger records, ensuring adherence to New Jersey government accounting standards.
Tax Specialist
Tax Help Network
Morganville, NJ
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Conducted in-depth research of county and state records to identify state and federal tax liens.
- Engaged potential clients through outbound calls, assessing their eligibility for tax services, and providing an initial consultation.
Administrative Assistant
Borough of Bay Head
Bay Head, NJ
05.2014 - 12.2015
- Oversaw the processing and issuance of building, plumbing, and fire permits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided briefings to the Borough Mayor and Administrator on critical issues.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Planning And Public Policy
Rutgers University
New Brunswick, NJ07-2019
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ05-2015
Skills
- Month-end and year-end closings
- Accounting management
- Pricing and costing
- Executive leadership advisement
- Financial strategy management
- Internal control management
- Budgetary coordination
- Financial management
- Financial information systems
- Financial forecasting
- Budgetary planning
- ERP systems expertise
- Leadership
- Project planning
- Flexible and adaptable
Certification
- Rutgers Center for Government Services:
- Preparation of Annual Financial Statements (Fall, 2024)
- Principles of Financial Management (Fall 2024)
- Introduction to Public Purchasing (Spring 2024)
- Municipal Utility Fund Accounting (Spring, 2024)
- Municipal Capital and Trust Fund Accounting (Spring, 2024)
- Municipal Current Fund Accounting 2 (Summer, 2023)
- Municipal Current Fund Accounting 1 (Fall, 2019)
- Municipal Budget Process (Fall, 2019)
- Municipal Finance Administration (Summer, 2019)
- Introduction to Accounting (Summer, 2019)
Timeline
Dept. Financial Controller
Middlesex County Finance Department
02.2024 - Current
Accountant
Middlesex County Department of Finance
01.2019 - 04.2022
Financial Clerk
Middlesex County Department of Finance
07.2018 - 12.2018
Tax Specialist
Tax Help Network
09.2017 - 06.2018
Administrative Assistant
Borough of Bay Head
05.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Planning And Public Policy
Rutgers University
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Brookdale Community College
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