Description
The Collingswood Board of Education is seeking a qualified public‑accounting firm to serve as the Board Auditor for the 2026‑2027 fiscal year. The selected firm will conduct the annual financial audit, ensure compliance with New Jersey board‑of‑education auditing statutes, and provide advisory services such as risk assessments and internal‑control reviews. Bidders must demonstrate extensive experience with NJ school‑board audits, staff the engagement with senior‑level CPAs and Registered School Board Accountants, maintain required insurance, and submit a detailed fee proposal. The contract runs July 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with all proposals due by April 16 2026.
• Required staff: minimum two CPAs (≥ 7 years) and two Registered School Board Accountants (≥ 5 years).
• Experience threshold: ≥ 10 years auditing New Jersey boards of education.
• Deliverables: full‑year financial audit, compliance report, and optional advisory services.
• Mandatory documentation: extensive certifications (affirmative‑action, political‑contribution, Iran‑investment, insurance, etc.) and original hard‑copy submission.