Financial Manager

What We Do:

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

What You'Ll Do:

The Financial Manager will be responsible for supervising Financial Program Managers and serving as the business lead for two or more Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS) financial modules. This includes establishing enterprise direction for modules such as Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, and Commitment Control. You will oversee and assist managers with Pay Cycle, Cash Reconciliation, Controlling Board transactions, and SWCAP.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Developing and recommending financial transaction standards and practices.
• Approving formal actions and modification requests.
• Recommending legislation and policy updates.
• Overseeing financial issue resolution and authorizing appropriate actions.
• Directing and assessing the accuracy and conformance of financial records and reports.
• Establishing and monitoring goals, objectives, and performance metrics.
• Representing the agency with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serving as a liaison with federal programs, DAS, OBM, and other agencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions.
• The ability to deal with fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, analyze data, prepare financial reports, and respond to confidential inquiries is essential.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques is essential for managing and leading a team effectively.
• Experience in training and developing employees to enhance their skills and performance.
• A strong background in public or business administration and accounting
• Familiarity with OBM and state/federal policies and laws governing OAKS financial modules and related transactions1.
• Skills in using calculators, electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone), and applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing), as well as OAKS BI reporting.
• Ability to deal with a large number of fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to establish a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor and listen and respond effectively to external and internal customer questions and concerns.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration. 

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration. 

-Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration. 

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585. 

-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

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. 

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.

The final candidate selected for this 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. 

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.

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.