A 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 you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What We Offer:

  Impact - 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.

  Opportunities in Tech - Don’t wait for the future, shape it.

  Benefits - We care about your well being.

Agency Description

The mission of the Department of Commerce is to ensure that Philadelphia is a globally competitive city to which employers flock, entrepreneurs thrive and innovation abounds; to recruit and retain a diverse set of businesses; to foster economic opportunities for all Philadelphians in all neighborhoods, and to partner with workforce development programs and local businesses on talent development ensuring that all Philadelphians can find and retain living-wage jobs. For more information about the Department of Commerce, visit www.phila.gov/commerce. 

The Finance team is a growing unit within the Department of Commerce that leads all financial management, accounting, and procurement activity. The Senior Manager will manage the day-to-day fiscal operations of the department including payment processing, financial planning and analysis, procurement of goods and services, grants, and financial and operational audits.  

The ideal candidate will be familiar with the City’s operating budget, accounting, and contract software, and is able to creatively communicate those processes to general audiences to ensure that information and decisions are clearly conveyed, plus the savvy to work in a political environment and navigating a large bureaucracy is essential.

Essential Functions

1. Monitor the day-to-day financial activity of the department.  
2. 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. 
3. Prepare quarterly and annual budget reports, attend Citywide fiscal and contracting meetings, and participate in City Council hearings, as needed. 
4. Oversee all grant activity which includes tracking expenditures, review and approve budgets for grant agreements, prepare expenditure reimbursements, produce quarterly financial reports and reconciliation for all federal, state and local funds such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Mayor’s Fund, and Philadelphia Works grants.   
5. Assist in payment processing and monthly reconciliation of all invoices and contracts.  
6. Advise in the direction of financial strategy and identify cost savings wherever possible.   
7. Other responsibilities may include administrative and operational functions, specifically responding to audits, Right-To-Know, and other information requests on tight deadlines.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organized: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, short timelines, rework a project approach based on unforeseen challenges, work well under pressure, and set/meet reasonable deadlines. 
• Action-oriented: Ability to see opportunities, navigate barriers, be self-directed, and problem solve solutions independently and as part of a team.    
• Excellent communicator: Ability to explain financial concepts to general audiences, explain the logic behind financial processes, write and speak clearly, and cultivate effective and creative communication among team members. 
• Rigorous: Driven by thoughtful, quality, and detail-oriented processes, project output, and client/team interactions.  
• Resilient: Ability to have a sense of humor, learn from mistakes, and/or return to work after experiencing a setback. 
• Integrity and Ethical Conduct. 

• 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 management experience.  
• Experience working in a large governmental environment is preferred. 
• Experience with City of Philadelphia accounting and budget processes are preferred. 
• Experience in financial accounting and reporting, budget forecasting, contracts, and data management.  

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Applications without all documents will not be considered.

As a condition of employment with the City of Philadelphia, employees starting employment on or after September 1, 2021 must be vaccinated. 

Did you know?

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program (and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• 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 

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 [email protected]. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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