About PM Consultants

PM Consultants LLC was founded in 2006 to address a growing challenge in New Jersey’s municipal and county governments. As pension reforms took effect and retirements increased, critical financial and administrative positions were left vacant, leaving municipalities struggling to maintain efficiency. PM Consultants stepped in with a simple but powerful mission: to provide certified professionals who could seamlessly fill these roles and keep local governments running at their highest level.

My Story

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Since its inception, PM Consultants has worked with over 20 municipalities and counties across New Jersey, offering both short-term and long-term engagements that ensure smooth operations in times of transition. When an elected official or administrator asks, “What do we do now?”

— PM Consultants provides the answer

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Leadership Built on Experience

John E. Barrett, the founder of PM Consultants, is a seasoned financial expert with decades of experience in municipal finance, strategic planning, and governmental consulting. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership roles, including serving as a Director of Finance and Chief Financial Officer for multiple municipalities, where he provided financial oversight and developed long-term fiscal strategies. His background as a Municipal Auditor and Audit Supervisor further strengthened his expertise in compliance, reporting, and best practices, allowing him to help local governments maintain financial integrity and efficiency.

As a Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO), Certified County Finance Officer (CCFO), and Certified Financial Manager, Barrett blends technical expertise with a results-driven approach. His academic background in Accounting and Public Policy reflects a well-rounded perspective, allowing him to bring both analytical precision and strategic insight to every challenge. His leadership at PM Consultants is rooted in a deep commitment to helping municipalities operate at their highest level, ensuring they have the financial stability and operational structure needed to serve their communities effectively.

A Proven Approach to Municipal and County Government Consulting

At PM Consultants, we don’t just provide temporary solutions—we ensure long-term stability for municipalities navigating staffing shortages and operational challenges. When urgent vacancies arise, we deploy highly qualified professionals who can seamlessly step in and maintain essential functions. Beyond immediate staffing solutions, we work closely with local governments to develop strategic plans that strengthen financial and administrative departments for long-term success. Our team brings decades of experience in implementing best practices that refine operations, improve reporting, and ensure compliance with state and local regulations.

More than just filling vacancies, we help municipalities enhance efficiency, financial integrity, and overall performance, ensuring they continue to operate at their highest level even in times of transition.

Roles

PM Consultants provides certified professionals to fill critical roles in municipal and county government, including:

• Certified Municipal Finance Officers (CMFOs)
• Certified County Finance Officers (CCFOs)
• Administrators
• Certified Tax Collectors
• Certified Municipal Clerks
• Payroll Supervisors
• Registered Municipal Auditor
• Qualified Purchasing Agents (QPAs)
• Financial Clerks

With expertise in financial management, compliance, procurement, and daily municipal operations, our team ensures that local governments remain well-structured and efficient, even during periods of transition.

When key municipal employees retire or leave unexpectedly, cities and counties often struggle to maintain continuity in finance, payroll, and administration. PM Consultants steps in to ensure government functions continue without disruption. We have successfully supported local governments by:

• Serving as interim finance directors, CFOs, tax collectors, municipal clerks, and more during leadership transitions.
• Implementing best-practice models to improve municipal efficiency.
• Offering expert financial oversight that ensures compliance with state and local regulations.

Decades of Experience, One Simple Mission

With over 100 years of combined experience in municipal finance, administration, and strategic planning, PM Consultants has earned a reputation as New Jersey’s go-to resource for municipal and county staffing solutions.

We take pride in helping local governments operate at their highest potential, even in times of uncertainty. Our team brings expertise, dedication, and a results-driven approach to every municipality we serve.