City of Philadelphia · 1 day ago
Deputy Director of Finance, Contracts, and Asset Management
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $129K/yr
8+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant city that values inclusion and innovation, seeking a Deputy Director for Finance, Contracts, and Asset Management. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial management of the department, including contracts, invoicing, budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Manages the day‐today operation of Finance, Contracts and Asset Management
Improves the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and ensure compliance with all regulatory entities
Reviews and analyzes the Finance, Contracts and Asset Management policies and procedures
Identifies problem areas, develops solutions and implements of corrective plans
Establishes and implements policy for operational matters
Manages annual budget process
Handles special projects
Conducts research; prepares reports; compiles and analyzes administrative and fiscal data
Serves as a member of the Executive Team on all fiscal, contracting and asset management matters
Oversees annual budget preparation and ensures timely submission
Oversees the financial management of an over $100 million in Federal, State, Local and private funds
Ensures monthly financial tracking, planning and preparation of monthly financial reports and updates of the internal spending plan
Ensures timely invoice submission by vendors and notice to non‐ compliant vendors/providers
Ensures that departmental funds are timely and expended in accordance with regulatory requirements
Ensures that the fiscal unit is always audit ready
Oversees asset management, supply and inventory control. Reviews purchase requisitions for major cost items; reviews and analyzes inventory, stores control and vehicle usage records
Oversees preparation and submission of capital budget
Oversees Contract Conformance and the annual RFP or RFI process. Through the Contracts Administrator, ensures regulatory and OEO compliance. Works to shorten the timeframe for contract conformance and ensures that the Contracts Unit collect and maintain all necessary backup documents and are audit ready always
Participates as an integral member of OHS Executive Leadership to exchange information, build relationships with staff, City departmental heads and representatives, local, state and federal representatives, stakeholders, community organizations, vendors and the public to increase partnerships and collaborations and promote the work of the Department
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
At least eight (8) years of demonstrated experience and expertise in financial management, accounting, auditing and budgeting including increasingly responsible experience, of which at least (4) years must be in a high‐level managerial capacity preferably in the top manager or executive office of a government agency, private industry or a non‐profit entity
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
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.
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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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