Senior Financial Analyst (PN 20015108)

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.  

What You'Ll Do:

The Office of Financial Affairs is looking to fill one Senior Financial Analyst position for:

Grants Subgrant Team: oversees the (sub-recipient) grant process that awards funds to entities for providing services at the local level. This process includes posting and reviewing applications; reviewing budgets; monitoring expenditures; processing quarterly payments; closing out grants and establishing purchase orders. 

• Prepare, analyze, and reconcile complex financial statements, revenue, and accounting/expenditure data.
• Monitor and verifies grants balances, departmental expenditures, and revenue sources for accuracy to ensure proper allocation and compliance with regulations. 
• Develop and review budgets, forecasts, and cost analyses to support fiscal planning and strategic decision-making. 
• Oversee and manage federal and state reporting, including Federal Financial Reports (FFR), Quarterly Cash Reports, and grant expenditure schedules. 
• Conduct variance analyses, interpret financial data and provide recommendations for corrective actions to maintain fiscal integrity. 
• Ensure adherence to fiscal policies, including OGAPP, GAPP, and federal/state regulations. 
• Review and approve grant subrecipient applications, expenditures, and reimbursements and financial adjustments. 
• Provide technical guidance and fiscal guidance, training, and support to internal staff and external partners on fiscal matters.
• Ensures accurate documentation and internal controls to support audits, compliance reviews and reporting requirements. 
• Participate in special projects and process improvements.

Selection Process:

Positions are filled through a two-part assessment process, which consists of a test and structured interview. Applicants in this pool must pass the test and interview to be eligible for selection. Selection will be based on the most qualified applicant, using qualifications, experience and education (QEE). Where applicants are substantially equal, seniority shall be the determining factor. 

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.

Position 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 AND 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 AND 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: 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.

Supplemental Information:

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Unless required by legislation, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 32, Step 1 of the OCSEA union Pay Range Schedule ($30.55 per hour), with an opportunity for pay increase after six months ($31.88) of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: 
All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

STATUS OF POSTED POSITION:
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BACKGROUND CHECK NOTICE:
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.