Assistant Treasurer for Budget and Contracts Salary: $70,000 - City of Philadelphia

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Agency Description

The mission of the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) is to safeguard City funds, serve as the disbursement agent for all City-related payments, and invest those funds that are in excess of the amount needed to meet daily cash requirements in accordance with the City’s investment policy. The CTO works to improve and maintain the City’s credit ratings and manages new and outstanding debt.

Position Summary: 

 The Assistant Treasurer for Budget and Contracts manages the CTO budget and contracting functions. Primary duties include managing department expenses within the approved budget, assisting the Budget Office and others in the Office of the Director of Finance with the preparation of CTO’s annual and quarterly budget reports, managing the contract conformance and amendment process, handling office procurement needs, and special project support as assigned.

The position requires working in close cooperation with CTO staff, other City Finance divisions, internal and external lawyers and legal departments, various external representatives from outside vendors, and other City department staff to successfully accomplish job responsibilities. Additional responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, various projects and tasks as assigned by senior Treasury personnel.

Essential Functions:

The Assistant Treasurer will perform these essential functions:

o Budget Review and Reporting: Manage CTO spending against the annual approved budget; review annual and quarterly budget reports for CTO as prepared by the Office of Director of Finance; respond to Budget Office inquiries.

o Performance Management: Track and monitor performance across key metrics, work with deputies to set strategic priorities, revisit those metrics regularly and evaluate progress against them.

o Purchasing: Handle purchasing, including the procurement of office supplies.

o Professional Services: Support CTO staff with the development of Requests for Proposals and other contract opportunities, advertise contract opportunities, manage the contract conformance and amendment process, track insurance certificates, and process related invoices.

Additionally, the Assistant Treasurer for Budget and Contracts will provide higher level administrative and operational support:

• Represent CTO on cross-departmental projects as assigned.
• Attend weekly meetings with Finance Officers from across City government, inform CTO staff of relevant updates, process changes, or support requests.
• Update and maintain the CTO webpage and the City’s Investor website, ensuring the public has access to the latest financial reports and resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Assistant Treasurer will report to the City Treasurer’s Office Chief of Staff.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Use professional judgment to ensure projects and initiatives are properly prioritized and supported.
• Must be able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders with professionalism.
• Uses resources effectively and efficiently.

• Bachelor’s degree in any Business discipline or any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• Two to four years of experience in professional office setting, with exposure to contract management, budgeting, and/or office administration.

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

Salary: $70,000 

Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:

• 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 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 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.
• 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!

*The 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 faqpchr@phila.gov.

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