Senior Financial Manager

Senior Financial Manager (250009C2) Organization : Job & Family Services Compensation : $47.50 per hour Schedule : Full-time Union : Exempt from Union Primary Job Skill : Accounting and Finance Technical Skills : Data Modeling, Operations, Accounting and Finance, Communications, Management Professional Skills : Analyzation, Attention to Detail, Consultation, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Verbal Communication, Written Communication Agency Overview Cash and Food Assistance Employment Services and Workforce Development Unemployment Insurance Adult Protective Services Child Support Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands‑on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world! Guiding Principles We will be a leader in customer satisfaction. We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees. We get better at what we do every day. Job Description The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency’s budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency’s revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. What You Will Do The Senior Financial Manager serves as Chief of the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations and works closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) and Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer (ACFO) in OFMS. This position helps define the agency’s fiscal goals and objectives. Key Responsibilities Develop the agency’s strategic budget plan and lead the analysis that supports it. Supervise Financial Managers and Bureau staff involved in budget development. Review and approve all budget projections and edit narrative materials for the budget submission. Draft and review appropriation language as needed. Coordinate with Administrative Knowledge System leadership on the development and review of the budget submission. Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) and the Legislative Services Commission (LSC) on all budget‑related issues. Coordinate budget development, implementation, and analysis between ODJFS and other state agencies for federal and state passthrough funding. Recommend changes to support budgetary needs and ensure compliance. Interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal operations. Implement the enacted budget for the agency and identify and resolve budget concerns. Prepare and review all appropriation‑related Controlling Board requests. Provide technical assistance to executive staff, Deputy Directors, county partners, federal agencies, and advocacy organizations. Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations for potential fiscal impacts. Work with other OFMS bureaus and ODJFS offices to gather and review data needed for federal and state financial and statistical reporting. Serve as a primary point of contact for fiscal matters within ODJFS. Required Skills Extensive experience in public finance, budget development and implementation, cost allocation, and overall fiscal management. Ability to plan, develop, and carry out large‑scale fiscal analyses and projects. Understanding both program and fiscal processes. Managing expectations across multiple stakeholders. Potential Challenges This role requires flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of ODJFS senior leadership and OFMS leadership. The ideal candidate can produce detailed fiscal analysis under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once, and remain effective in high‑pressure situations through strong prioritization. Schedule Full‑time. Hours Workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Travel Occasional travel within the state of Ohio. Location This position will report to the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215. PN(s) 20038837. Why Work for the State of Ohio We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. 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) and Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation) Qualifications The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following: OPTION 1 : Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques. OPTION 2 : Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques. OPTION 3 : 66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques. OPTION 4 : 12 mos. exp. as Financial Manager, 66586. OPTION 5 : 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. Pay Information This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $47.50 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are below. Step 1: $47.50 per hour ($98,800 annually; at hire) Step 2: $50.15 per hour ($104,312 annually; 6 months) Step 3: $52.90 per hour ($110,032 annually; 18 months) Step 4: $55.88 per hour ($116,230 annually; 30 months) Step 5: $58.94 per hour ($122,595 annually; 42 months) Step 6: $62.31 per hour ($129,605 annually; 54 months) Step 7: $64.87 per hour ($134,930 annually; 66 months) Step 8: $67.90 per hour ($141,232 annually; 78 months) ADA Notice If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Background Check Information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Ohio