Francis J. (Bud) Jones, CPA, RMA, PSA

Bud served as Nisivoccia’s Managing Partner from 2020 to 2025 and brings extensive experience leading New Jersey governmental audits and consulting engagements for municipalities, counties, county colleges, school districts, and joint insurance funds. He is widely respected for his deep understanding of governmental accounting, regulatory compliance, and public-sector financial operations.

In addition to audit services, Bud has significant consulting expertise in utility rate studies, internal control reviews, school district regionalization and de-regionalization studies, technology initiatives, and capital project financing, including related debt issuance. He is a frequent speaker at seminars, conferences, and conventions on governmental accounting, auditing standards, and internal controls. He is often sought out by finance professionals and governing bodies for strategic guidance.

Areas of Focus:

• New Jersey governmental audits and advisory services
• Municipal, county and school district consulting
• Utility rate studies and internal control reviews
• Capital project financing and debt offerings
• School district regionalization and de-regionalization studies
• Technology and operational improvement initiatives

Education & Licensure:

• B.S. in Accounting, Saint Francis College (Loretto, PA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License: New Jersey
• Registered Municipal Accountant (RMA) License: New Jersey
• Public School Accountant (PSA) License: New Jersey

Professional Memberships & Affiliations:

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
• New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
• Former Chairperson, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants -Governmental Accounting and Auditing Interest Group
• Associate Business Member, Morris County ASBO, New Jersey ASBO, and International ASBO
• The New Jersey and National Government Finance Officers Associations

Community & Professional Involvement:

• Treasurer, Morris County Library Foundation
• Member, 200 Club of Morris County
• Board Member and Chairman, Supervisory Committee, Tri-Co Federal Credit Union

Nisivoccia Wealth Advisors LLC:

• Series 7, Series 66 and Life and Health Insurance Licensed

Honors & Recognition:

• 2024 Morris County Lifetime Achievement Award

Bud celebrates his 45th year of service with our firm in 2026.