City of Philadelphia

Agency Description The Office of Director of Finance was created by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, adopted by the electors of the City on April 17, 1951, to give the Mayor and the City government a principal officer responsible for the financial, accounting, and budgeting functions of the executive branch.. Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Senior Fiscal Analyst will report to the Chief of Staff and will support Finances leadership team, including the Director of Finance, the First Deputy Director of Finance, and the Chief of Staff, with a mix of one-time and recurring projects, initiatives, and other priorities.. Working with the Chief of Staff and the Finance Director on legislative issues, including tracking legislation, distributing the weekly legislative update to Finance staff, working with the Mayors Office of Legislative Affairs, and collecting, editing, and drafting testimony as needed.. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly motivated and interested in local government administration, process improvement, and public finance and policy.. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.

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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionA best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If youre interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What we offerImpact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits - We care about your well-being.Agency Description The Office of Director of Finance was created by the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, adopted by the electors of the City on April 17, 1951, to give the Mayor and the City government a principal officer responsible for the financial, accounting, and budgeting functions of the executive branch. The Director of Finance is thus the chief financial officer of the City and all powers and duties concerning finances, accounting, and budgeting in the executive branch are directly or indirectly the Director's. The Director of Finance is also the Chair of the Board of Pensions and Retirements and an ex-officio member of the board of various quasi-governmental agencies, including the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority. The City of Philadelphia operates on a fiscal year between July 1st and June 30th. Job DescriptionPosition Summary The Senior Fiscal Analyst will report to the Chief of Staff and will support Finances leadership team, including the Director of Finance, the First Deputy Director of Finance, and the Chief of Staff, with a mix of one-time and recurring projects, initiatives, and other priorities. Essential Functions Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following: Supporting Finance leadership in drafting, finalizing, and disseminating various ad hoc and recurring items, such as the following, to the appropriate parties: Reports, such as Finances recurring reports to the Mayors Office, Finances newsletter, etc.; PowerPoint slides and one-pagers, as needed; Communications regarding process changes, deadlines, and other key and often time-sensitive updates; Testimony and budget process materials; and Finance website and Intranet content. Extracting, cleaning, and analyzing data. Supporting departments in responding to recurring audit and performance measure requests. Serving as the Departments Language Access Coordinator. Tracking down, compiling, and following up on various data asks to units and departments within Finance and elsewhere in the City, as needed. Working with Finance leadership and Finance subject matter experts to better support departmental fiscal staff, including through developing and updating training materials, administering the recurring City fiscal staff call, building out the Fiscal Staff Dashboard and other OnePhilly resources geared towards fiscal staff, and sharing key updates. Performing research and analysis projects. Participating in internal Finance Department meetings, cross-departmental City meetings and working groups, and external meetings. Working with the Chief of Staff and the Finance Director on legislative issues, including tracking legislation, distributing the weekly legislative update to Finance staff, working with the Mayors Office of Legislative Affairs, and collecting, editing, and drafting testimony as needed. Assisting Finance leadership with reviewing and posting financial statements such as the Annual Financial Report (AFR) and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). Other duties, analytical assignments, and special projects as requested. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Highly motivated and interested in local government administration, process improvement, and public finance and policy. Strong analytical, written, and interpersonal skills. Highly organized with a proven ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences and confidence to operate at senior levels of City government. Familiarity with the functions and operating structures of municipal government. Facility with data collection and analysis. Understanding of the fundamentals of budgeting and financial processes and ability to support financial analyses. QualificationsThe ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of government finance, business analyst, and/or related work experience within a large organization. Additional InformationTO APPLY: Please submit a cover letter and resume.Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000 Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTAs 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 6 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 planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are availablePay 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!Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire. Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to more information, go to: Human Relations Website:

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