With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and opportunities in more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia is the fifth largest city in the United States and one of the largest employers in Southeastern Pennsylvania. As an employer, the City of Philadelphia operates through the guiding principles of service, integrity, respect, accountability, collaboration, diversity and inclusion. Through these principles, we strive to effectively deliver services, to resolve the challenges facing our city, and to make Philadelphia a place where all of our residents have the opportunity to reach their potential. 

AGENCY DESCRIPTION

The mission of Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) is to provide and promote safety, permanency, and well-being for children and youth at risk of abuse, neglect and delinquency.

The Finance Division of DHS oversees all of the department’s financial operations, including budget, contracting, invoicing, accounts payable, and revenue enhancement. The department’s nearly $700 million operating budget is composed of a mix of federal, state, and local funding sources such as Title IV-E, TANF, and PA Act 148.

POSITION SUMMARY

DHS) is seeking a Budget Director for its Finance Division.  This opening is a senior level management position reporting directly to the Deputy Commissioner for Finance. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who possesses outstanding analytical skills, with a problem-solving, solutions-focused approach.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Responsibilities:

• Develop expenditure and revenue projections.
• Monitor and adjust current year spending.
• Prepare annual budgets to be submitted to the City and State.
• Prepare and submit invoices to the State.
• Perform complex, detailed financial analysis and projections on initiatives and proposals;
• Develop and make budget recommendations to DHS and City leadership.
• Prepare and occasionally deliver testimony to stakeholders and/or elected officials.
• Perform other budget- and finance-related tasks and special projects as assigned by the Deputy Commissioner for Finance.
• Supervise and train a small team of fiscal staff.

COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to take initiative and work independently and creatively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office products.
• Proven analytical ability, including advanced quantitative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with federal, state (Pennsylvania), and local funding sources, uses, and their associated compliance requirements.

1. An advanced degree (MA, MBA, MPA, MPP) in public policy; public or business administration; economics; or finance from an accredited college or university.
2. At least four (4) years of full-time equivalent experience performing professional level work in one or more of the following areas:
   • complex budget analysis, development, and administration;
   • advanced financial modeling; or
   • complex financial/fiscal projections, analysis, and/or reporting.
   • *Applicants may substitute a masters-level degree with additional qualifying experience in the areas listed above. One year (2000 hours) of additional qualifying experience will be considered equivalent to 30 semester units/45 quarter units.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

Successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

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 pchr@ phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx