Financial Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is seeking a Financial Analyst for its Finance Section. Reporting under the direction of the CFO, the position performs complex financial analysis and reporting, researches fiscal and operational issues, and makes recommendations for resolutions or improvements. The role also supports audits, responds to inquiries and public records requests, processes financial-system transactions, assists with budget planning and monitoring, and completes special projects.

The position is based at 30 East Broad Street in Columbus, Ohio, and follows a hybrid remote/in-person schedule. The employee will work in the office during the training period and, after training, will be required to work in the office three to four days per week. The schedule may change based on training and operational needs. Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of professional experience researching, analyzing, and making recommendations, or providing consultation to management on fiscal or operational matters or matters pertaining to public or business administration.
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Nice To Haves

• Exceptional qualifications: a bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, public administration, or a related field and five years of relevant professional experience; a master’s degree in a related field may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• A demonstrated track record in leading projects and solving problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex financial analyses and reporting.
• Lead or conduct research and reporting on fiscal and operational issues using data-analysis techniques, and recommend resolutions or improvements.
• Assist with audit and internal audit preparation and responses.
• Serve as a point of contact for incoming inquiries and public records requests.
• Prepare bank deposits and petty cash checks for signature.
• Perform actions in financial systems, including invoice entry and routing and voucher review and approval.
• Maintain and update physical and electronic forms, documents, and policies.
• Assist with operating and capital budget planning, preparation, and monitoring.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including employee development funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level