Senior Financial Analyst

What You'll Do The Ohio Department of Health is seeking to fill a Senior Financial Analyst position in Office of Financial Affairs that will assist in processing federal revenue and administering fiscal aspects of assigned duties and independently prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements. Key Responsibilities are: Manage and analyze financial data for federal and state grant programs to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting and fiscal compliance. Prepare, review and reconcile financial statements, accounting records, revenue reports and expenditure reports. Monitor grant budgets and funding sources to ensure expenditures are appropriate, funds are available and financial transactions are accurate. Prepare financial analysis, identify trends and variances, and recommend solutions to support sound fiscal decision-making. Review grants awards, contracts, budgets, invoices, and financial documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations. Process and reconcile accounting transactions, including journal entries, revenue deposits, cash management activities, reimbursements and fund transfers. Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using business intelligence and financial management systems. Provide fiscal guidance and technical assistance to program staff, grants recipients, and external partners regarding budgeting, grant management, and financial requirements. Collaborate with program managers, finance professionals, and external agencies to resolve financial issues and ensure effective grant administration. Research and interpret federal and state regulations, accounting standards and agency policies to ensure compliance and improve financial processes. Assist with audits, financial monitoring, and the preparation of required federal and state fiscal reports. Recommend process improvements, update fiscal procedures, and support the development of best practices for financial operations. Train and support agency staff and grant recipients on financial systems, policies, and grant reporting requirements. Contribute to annual budget planning, financial forecasting, and special fiscal projects. What You'll Do The Ohio Department of Health is seeking to fill a Senior Financial Analyst position in Office of Financial Affairs that will assist in processing federal revenue and administering fiscal aspects of assigned duties and independently prepare and analyze a variety of financial statements. Key Responsibilities are: Manage and analyze financial data for federal and state grant programs to ensure accurate budgeting, reporting and fiscal compliance. Prepare, review and reconcile financial statements, accounting records, revenue reports and expenditure reports. Monitor grant budgets and funding sources to ensure expenditures are appropriate, funds are available and financial transactions are accurate. Prepare financial analysis, identify trends and variances, and recommend solutions to support sound fiscal decision-making. Review grants awards, contracts, budgets, invoices, and financial documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations. Process and reconcile accounting transactions, including journal entries, revenue deposits, cash management activities, reimbursements and fund transfers. Develop and maintain financial reports and dashboards using business intelligence and financial management systems. Provide fiscal guidance and technical assistance to program staff, grants recipients, and external partners regarding budgeting, grant management, and financial requirements. Collaborate with program managers, finance professionals, and external agencies to resolve financial issues and ensure effective grant administration. Research and interpret federal and state regulations, accounting standards and agency policies to ensure compliance and improve financial processes. Assist with audits, financial monitoring, and the preparation of required federal and state fiscal reports. Recommend process improvements, update fiscal procedures, and support the development of best practices for financial operations. Train and support agency staff and grant recipients on financial systems, policies, and grant reporting requirements. Contribute to annual budget planning, financial forecasting, and special fiscal projects. Selection Process Positions are filled through a two-part assessment process, which consists of a test and scored structured interview. Applicants in this pool must first pass the test to be eligible for an interview. Selection will be based on the most qualified applicant, using qualifications, experience and education (QEE) and active disciplinary record. Where applicants are substantially equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. Position Qualifications Option 1: 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. OR Option 2 (must meet all bulleted criteria in this option): Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. OR Option 3 (must meet all bulleted criteria in this option): Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. OR Option 4 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562. OR Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above. NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications. Job Skills: Accounting and Finance Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Basic Documentation, Clerical & Data Entry Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving, Analyzation Educational Transcript Requirements Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration. Please note that a transcript is considered \"official\" only if it is an original copy from the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree. Agency Contact Name and Information Gayla. A will contact you if selected for interview. Unposting Date Aug 20, 2026, 10:59:00 PM Work Location Health Department Building Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $31.47 Schedule Full-time Work Hours Monday- Friday; 8am-5pm Classified Indicator Classified Union OCSEA Technical Skills Basic Documentation, Accounting and Finance, Clerical & Data Entry Professional Skills Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving Agency Overview Senior Financial Analyst About Us Our mission at the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans. Our agency is committed to building a modern, vibrant public health system that creates the conditions where all Ohioans flourish. The Office of Financial Affairs assists in the establishment of Ohio Department of Health\'s (ODH) long- and short-range fiscal goals and objectives. The office provides the agency with the overall fiscal administration support through its various unit operations including accounting, purchasing, budgeting and grants administration. The office oversees the department\'s Compliance and Accountability Unit and biennial budget process; provides technical assistance to agency decision makers and provides daily monitoring and analysis of agency spending trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr