Agency Description

The Mayor's Office of Education brings a unified vision and organizing strategy to advance Mayor Parker's vision of a world-class system of education for Philadelphians of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.

MOE develops policies and programs, implements mayoral initiatives, and facilitates collaboration across city departments and education institutions to support success for Philadelphia learners from kindergarten through adulthood. Focus areas include

K-12 education, career readiness and workforce development, post-secondary and adult education. MOE advocates for policies that enhance learning opportunities and works to secure funding for educational programs.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Fiscal Manager is responsible for the fiscal operations of the Mayor's Office of Education, including budget development, financial reporting, and expenditure tracking. This position works with the operations manager to support payroll, timely vendor payments and procurement. The Fiscal Manager reports to the Deputy Chief Education Officer.

Budget development

• Assist with the preparation of the department's Operating Budget and Target Budget

• Work with programs to develop spending plans for the fiscal year

• Prepare department's quarterly budget updates

• Manage tracking and reporting of program performance measures

Expenditure Tracking and Reporting

• Prepare monthly expenditure reports for all programs within the Mayor's Office of Education, (Extended Day/Extended Year, Community Schools, Adult Education and Foster Grandparents Program).

• Monitor expenditures for all programs and provide feedback on spending plans.

• Petty cash reconciliation.

Payroll preparation

• Prepare monthly payroll for Foster Grandparents Programs and serve as backup for other staff as needed.

Ensure timely payment of invoices

• Work with operations manager to review invoices and submit payments for processing.

Contract monitoring

• Work with program staff and DHS contract division to support contract compliance and ensure payments are submitted timely.

RFPs and procurement of services

• Assist in development of RFPs, RFQs and small order procurements for consulting services and professional development.

Other Duties as Assigned

Required Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge:

Accounting principles and practices

Microsoft Office Software

Exceptional Excel Skills

Familiarity with city systems (FAMIS and ACIS) recommended but not required

Skills:

Strong communication and problem solving

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Abilities
Maintain accurate and complete financial records

Analyze and comprehend organizational and procedural problems and make recommendations

Create efficient financial processes and procedures

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department staff.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or comparable coursework.

Three years' experience in budget, accounting or auditing at governmental agency or non-profit.

We value diverse experiences and are open to flexible qualifications. If you are passionate about this role and meet some of the key criteria, we encourage you to apply.

Additional Information

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

Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000

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• 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 8 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!

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*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.