Director of Finance

City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity (CEO) provides leadership on issues of economic justice by advancing racial equity and inclusive growth to ensure that all Philadelphians share in the city’s prosperous future and by alleviating the immediate impact of poverty on individuals, families and communities. CEO is Philadelphia’s Community Action Agency (CAA); CAAs are private or public agencies created by the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act and federally designated to receive Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.
• 6 or more years of progressive finance, budgeting, grant management, and accounting managerial experience, with at least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Preferred qualifications include local government or nonprofit experience and high-level management experience leading teams in family services, social services, or other related fields.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Public Finance Official (CPFO) preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Generous retirement savings options.
• Eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships (10% to 40% savings).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager