Financial Manager (Grants)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Financial Manager (Grants) — Ohio Grants Partnership, OBM Drive Ohio’s grant strategy and advance our mission\: maximizing the value of grant funding through accountability, transparency, collaboration, fiscal integrity, and innovation. As the Grants Partnership Financial Manager , you’ll lead statewide strategy for grants management—setting policy, building partnerships, and ensuring Ohio optimizes every dollar to achieve the greatest impact. This is your opportunity to shape governance and deliver results that matter for communities across Ohio. Why this role matters Lead & develop a high‑performing grants team —coach, train, and evaluate staff; set section goals; and approve work products that keep Ohio’s grants portfolio running smoothly. Set policy & practice —help craft OBM and enterprise‑wide procedures; interpret state and federal rules, legislation, and guidance; and advise on statewide impacts. Be Ohio’s grants SME —stay current on federal changes, build knowledge of agency programs and allocations, and drive efficiency initiatives across the enterprise. Partner across Ohio —coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities, track federal grant activity, and represent OBM and the State to federal, state, local, and association partners. Support signature initiatives —from the Enterprise Grants Forum to outreach like the Ohio Grants Summit and Ohio Connects, you’ll help deliver training, resources, and communications. Strengthen oversight —develop and manage processes such as subrecipient monitoring; provide technical assistance; and supervise staff conducting monitoring and related activities. Ready to lead Ohio’s grant strategy? Join OBM’s Ohio Grants Partnership and help maximize the value of grant funding through collaboration, transparency, and innovation. Apply today. 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!

Requirements

• 66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration.
• 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.
• 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.
• 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• 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.
• Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

• Lead & develop a high‑performing grants team —coach, train, and evaluate staff; set section goals; and approve work products that keep Ohio’s grants portfolio running smoothly.
• Set policy & practice —help craft OBM and enterprise‑wide procedures; interpret state and federal rules, legislation, and guidance; and advise on statewide impacts.
• Be Ohio’s grants SME —stay current on federal changes, build knowledge of agency programs and allocations, and drive efficiency initiatives across the enterprise.
• Partner across Ohio —coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities, track federal grant activity, and represent OBM and the State to federal, state, local, and association partners.
• Support signature initiatives —from the Enterprise Grants Forum to outreach like the Ohio Grants Summit and Ohio Connects, you’ll help deliver training, resources, and communications.
• Strengthen oversight —develop and manage processes such as subrecipient monitoring; provide technical assistance; and supervise staff conducting monitoring and related activities.

Benefits

• 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 )

What This Job Offers

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