Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Organization: Natural Resources Agency Contact Name and Information: View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io

Unposting Date: Sep 29, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location: DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

Primary Location: United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation: $31.47

Schedule: Full-time Work Hours: 8AM-5PM Subject to Change Classified Indicator: Classified Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance Technical Skills: Budgeting, Accounting and Finance Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview: Who we are: Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That's just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all! Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement! Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need: We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Senior Financial Analyst - 20077526 within the Division of Water Resources, headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit ohiodnr.gov. What you will do… Develops, reviews & synthesizes data from multiple financial sources to develop & explain reports, charts, tables to chief, managers, & other internal & external stakeholders Administers fiscal aspects of several federal grants for the Floodplains, Dam Safety, and H2Ohio Programs Designs & builds custom financial reports in various computer systems (e.g., Financials module of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (FIN), Ohio Buys, Access, Excel) Serves as liaison in troubleshooting any financial issues, questions, concerns or communications (e.g., audits, Ohio Office of Shared Services (OSS)) Reconciles & resolves disputes with any accounts outside of Ohio Treasurer of State (TOS); updates & recommends changes in fiscal use & policy Assists budget office with forecasting & trend analysis of existing & expected funds Starting hourly pay of $31.47/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr. There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Qualifications

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. -Or 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 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 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: Budgeting, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data Supplemental Information APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please ensure your online application clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Transcripts are required for all coursework, degrees or educational accomplishments claimed on the application. Applicants must submit a transcript (can be unofficial until point of selection) by the posting deadline (attach in the Additional Attachments section of the application submission Step 6). Should you have issues attaching, please email to: View email address on click.appcast.io. "See resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact Mohammad Yakubu, EEO Regional/Program Administrator at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Effective July 1, 2015 applicants must apply online for positions at all state agencies except the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD). The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. STATUS OF POSTED POSITIONS: Applicants can view the status of this position by logging into their user profile on the Ohio Hiring Management System [OHMS] Home page at the following link careers.ohio.gov and selecting "My Profile". NOTES: Bargaining unit applicants will be given consideration for applicable positions, pursuant to collective bargaining agreement. Selection devices, proficiency testing and/or assessments may be used to determine if an applicant meets and is proficient in the minimum qualifications for this position. If you are applying for the same classification within a six-month period, your previous score from the selection instrument (interview, proficiency test and/or assessment) may be carried forward for consideration. 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.