City of Philadelphia · 17 hours ago
Senior Finance Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$73K/yr - $80K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant city that values inclusion, integrity, and innovation, and they are seeking a Senior Finance Manager for Strategic Initiatives. This role involves managing financial operations, overseeing contract activities, and ensuring fiscal accountability to support economic growth in Philadelphia.
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Responsibilities
Monitor the day-to-day financial activity between the department and public, quasi-public and non-profit agencies
Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports, attend Citywide fiscal and contracting meetings, and participate in City Council hearings, as needed
Oversee all contract activity for strategic initiatives which includes creating an inventory of all agreements, review and approve expenditures, and reconciling account balances in QuickBase
Oversee the fiscal/ financial aspects of contracts generated across Commerce and tracks process
Serve as the liaison between the department and public, quasi-public and non-profit agencies
Assist in payment processing and monthly reconciliation of all invoices and contracts as needed
Participate in the City of Philadelphia's annual budget process for the Commerce Department, including analysis, forecasting and development of departmental operating budget requests in alignment with the Mayor’s priorities and needs of the department
Other responsibilities may include administrative and operational functions, specifically responding to audits, Right-To-Know, and other information requests on tight deadlines
Coordinate and facilitate regularly scheduled meetings with internal and external partners, developing detailed agendas to ensure clarity and productivity
Generate ad hoc reports upon request for Director and Executive level employees
Develop and conduct comprehensive invoice training for new and existing team members
Manage and coordinate responses to audit requests in a timely and efficient manner
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) and primary customer service point of contact for the finance team, supporting both internal and external stakeholders
Resolve complex payment issues promptly and efficiently
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training
Minimum of three years of progressive financial or accounting management experience
Experience in financial accounting and reporting, budget forecasting, economic development, contracts, and data management
Benefits
Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
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