Financial Manager

Company Description

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.
•    Benefits - We care about your well-being.
 

The Office of Innovation & Technology (OIT) is the central IT agency for the City of Philadelphia headed by the Chief Information Officer (CIO). OIT oversees all major information and communications technology initiatives for the City of Philadelphia - increasing the effectiveness of the information technology infrastructure, where the services provided are advanced, optimized, and responsive to the needs of the City of Philadelphia’s businesses, residents, and visitors. OIT responsibilities include: identifying the most effective approach for implementing new information technology directions throughout city government; improving the value of the city’s technology assets and the return on the city’s technology investments; ensuring data security continuity; planning for continuing operations in the event of disruption of information technology or communications services; and supporting accountable, efficient and effective government across every city department, board, commission and agency.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of IT Financial Administration and the agency department head, this employee will assist with the overall responsibility for the financial review and budgeting process for IT related items for the OIT and other various City departments.  This position requires the ability to strategize and plan the financial resources in a manner that is consistent with the goals of OIT as it carries out the Mayor’s vision for improving technology across the City.  Salary is commensurate with the education and qualifications of the successful candidate.

Essential Functions

• Analyze the IT related budget items for OIT, and possibly various city departments, to direct financial strategy around citywide programs and initiatives. 
• Evaluation of vendor proposals in the contracting process to ensure scope of work and cost estimates are associated with the corresponding budgeted line items.
• Oversee portions of other department financial operations including vendor relations and payment processes. 
• Review and monitor OIT’s IT spending and prepare periodic reports.
• Conduct a variety of special or recurring studies of fiscal and related operations.
• Recommend solutions to various issues when fiscal constraints must be followed to meet the original intent of the scope of work within budget.  May include meeting with appropriate officials to discuss proposals, consider alternatives or modifications, and resolve problems. 
• Performs related work as required.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analyze and comprehend organizational and procedural problems and make recommendations related to budgetary requirements. 
• Express ideas effectively, both orally and writing. 
• Enlist the cooperation of officials to implement policy and procedural changes. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, administrative officials, departmental officials and vendors. 
• Analyze and resolve complex budgetary problems and make sound recommendations consistent with budgetary principles and departmental policies. 
• Exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures consistent with overall policy and objectives. 
• Identify and evaluate significant trends in revenue and make budgetary recommendations.
• The principles and practices of both capital and operating budget formulation, evaluation, and administration including the execution of guidelines for the use of both capital and operating funds. 
• The principles and practices of budget administration as applied to the analysis of budgetary objectives and procedures. 
• The principles of finance