About the Fund
The Philadelphia City Fund (PCF), an independent 501(c)(3), is a key partner in advancing the City of Philadelphia’s priorities. PCF provides the infrastructure necessary to launch pilot programs and to experiment with new and innovative approaches to Philadelphia’s challenges both in our communities and within City Hall. Together, we are working toward a cohesive, vibrant, supportive, equitable Philadelphia where all residents can prosper.
PCF serves as the fiscal sponsor for the City of Philadelphia and leverages public-private partnerships in collaboration with the City, the philanthropic community, and Philadelphia residents. PCF manages approximately $27 million in philanthropic and private funding on behalf of municipal projects annually.
Our Values:
Position Overview:
The Finance and Operations Manager (the Manager) supports the mission and goals of PCF by managing day-to-day fiscal activities and supporting cross-departmental operations. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, the Manager will have an excellent grasp of financial and accounting concepts, be comfortable learning new systems to solve problems, be able to communicate financial information clearly, and provide outstanding customer service to in-house teams and external partners.
Responsibilities:
Finance & Accounting
Operations
Qualifications
ANTICIPATED HIRING PROCESS
The anticipated process includes:
The Philadelphia Fund is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PCF complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
SEARCH FIRM
Fairmount Ventures is a women-owned and led consulting business committed to catalyzing social impact and equity in cities and communities by building the capacity of the nonprofit and public sectors. See fairmountinc.com for a complete overview of the firm. To make recommendations for this position or to ask questions, please contact the search lead: Lori Blair, Vice President.
PCF also offers a competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as participation in the PCF 403(b) retirement package. In addition, there are 10 days of paid time off, four administrative days, and all city holidays and closings.
To apply, please submit your resumé and cover letter to pcfjobsearch@fairmountinc.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a candidate is identified. All inquiries and discussions are strictly confidential.
If you see yourself reflected in this job description but don’t feel you meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway. We take a holistic and equitable approach to our hiring practices and seek to hire those who best align with our mission and goals.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities, people with disabilities, and individuals with lived experiences in the City of Philadelphia.