K-12 Financial Administrator

Job Description - K-12 Financial Administrator (260005ZZ) Organization Agency Contact Name and Information : Channing McNeal - View email address on click.appcast.io Unposting Date Sep21,2026,3:59:00AM Work Location BWC4thFloor30WestSpringStreetColumbus43215 Primary Location UnitedStatesofAmerica-OHIO-FranklinCounty-Columbus Compensation: $45-$48/perhour*commensuratewithexperience Schedule Full-time Union:ExemptfromUnion Primary Job Skill AccountingandFinance TechnicalSkills: RegulatoryCompliance,AccountingandFinance,CustomerService,Training,BoardandCommissionCompliance ProfessionalSkills: AttentiontoDetail,Coaching,CustomerFocus,DevelopingOthers,EstablishingRelationships Agency Overview The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects Job Description Who We Are: The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects. The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter153. The legislature established the Commission in2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, consolidating guidance and oversight of its various programs into a single entity. In2021, the Commission celebrated100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State. What You'll Do: Serves as K-12 Accounting and Compliance Administrator for Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC): Reviews and conducts desk reviews of school district project finances Reviews school districts' financial tracking of the OFCC construction project Communicates with the school districts about issues identified and explains how to correct errors Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements Makes recommendations to supervisor and chief financial officer regarding compliance concerns Oversees & coordinates the financial closeout of school district projects Works with Commission staff, construction management firms, auditing firms, and school districts to collect data, perform financial analysis, and resolve issues Provides regular direction to bring each district closeout to completion through all necessary approvals Provides training and assistance to school district treasurers on financial matters Provides financial direction on individual projects Meets with district personnel and other parties of interest to explain Commission programs and policies; and develops guidelines & procedures Reviews quarterly reconciliations from school district projects Works with project staff and school districts to reconcile any discrepancies between reported expenditures from various reporting systems Calculates and approves draw requests Supports the financial operations of the agency, including accounting, desk reviews, and provides technical expertise in financial management Provides financial advice & direction to partners Resolves issues on individual projects Performs other related duties as assigned Why Work for the State of Ohio At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) *Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field 4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related field 2+ years of experience in educational and/or public finance Advanced level of experience in MS Excel Preferred Ohio School Treasurer License Supplemental Information OFCC is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any point during the interview process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education, and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses. Background Information: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis before appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment. ADA Statement Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio