Chief of Staff

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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. 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 23 full-time positions

Position Summary

• The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic advisor to the City Treasurer, providing high level administrative, managerial, and analytical support to the City Treasurer’s Office.
• The position assists with managing both a broad range of daily workflow as well as high priority projects related to debt management, accounting, treasury management, or related policy matters.
• This role will work with the Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers to set strategic priorities and steward projects from development to implementation and completion
• Responsibilities are broad in scope and require a high degree of administrative discretion, independent judgment, and the ability to build and manage relationships to advance CTO’s goals and overall City priorities.
• Act as a key thought partner to the City Treasurer, brainstorming and identifying solutions to operational, financial, and strategic challenges.
• Manage and/or represent CTO on large, often cross-functional projects or initiatives, including maintaining project calendars and tracking deliverables.
• Work closely with the City Treasurer and Deputy Treasurers to manage and prioritize projects, provide updates on progress or deliverables, and address any challenges or roadblocks.
• Assist in the development and management of the CTO’s annual budget.
• Review monthly bank account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Participate on the City’s Investment Committee to monitor investment performance against identified safety, liquidity, and return metrics.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external business partners.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff members to support learning and foster a culture of professional development.
• Review and edit department communications, policy documents, and annual publications issued by the CTO.
• Assist with the preparation for high-level internal or external meetings, briefings, and presentations.
• Communicate clearly and authoritatively, orally and in writing, while exercising discretion, and independent judgment.
• Maintain an overall perspective and thinks analytically.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

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 and professionalism.
• 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.

Work Environment

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

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5 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

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

Salary Range: $120,000

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 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!

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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