Chief of Staff

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.

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.  

The City Treasurer’s Office manages a $9 billion outstanding debt portfolio and more than $6 billion in cash and investments. The Treasurer’s Office has a total of 22 full-time positions. 

Position Summary 

• The Chief of Staff provides high level administrative, managerial and analytical support to the City Treasurer.  The position assists with managing a broad range of the daily workflow as well as projects related to debt management and overall treasury functions. 

• This role will work with the Treasurer and other government leaders to set strategic priorities and steward projects from development to completion.  

• The Chief of Staff also acts as a liaison between CTO and other City departments, financial services vendors, and stakeholders. The position requires the ability to build and manage relationships to advance CTO’s goals and overall City priorities. 

• Responsibilities are broad in scope and require a high degree of administrative discretion. 

Essential Functions 

• Manage and/or represent CTO on large, often cross-functional, organization-wide projects or initiatives.  

• Provide high level leadership or project management support on treasury, banking and accounting operations and helps develop strategies to maximize efficiencies, safeguard assets and minimize costs. 

• Bring together important stakeholders and help drive decisions, follow up on action items to ensure timely progress, and track impact on department operations.  

• Act as a key thought partner, brainstorming and identifying solutions to challenges. 

• Create or review strategic communications, policy documents, and other annual publications for the Office. 

• Review monthly bank account reconciliation summaries, investment manager performance reports, and banking and treasury reports to monitor performance and identify areas for future improvement.  

• Assist with the preparation for important internal or external meetings. 

• Communicate clearly and authoritatively, orally and in writing. Exercises discretion, and independent judgment. 

• Maintains an overall perspective and thinks analytically. 

• Other duties or related projects as assigned. 

Qualifications

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required with 4+ years of experience in government, budget, financial services, consulting, or related fields. 

• Master’s degree in Economics, Government Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Policy, or related field preferred and may be substituted for work experience. 

• Experience working with government officials and staff is preferred but not required. 

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Strategic thinker who is data-driven and analytical when approaching and solving problems. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve outcomes. 

• Ability to organize and handle multiple projects through to completion. 

• Shows a high level of discretion. 

• Possesses strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Able to learn complex topics and identify solutions. 

• Adept at making public presentations and explaining topics clearly to audiences with different levels of understanding. 

• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint applications. 

Work Environment 

Office environment with low levels of noise, adequate lighting and comfortable temperature.  

Additional Information

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

Salary Range: $115,000

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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