Financial Manager, Office of Accounting, PN 20051840

State of Ohio•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position coordinates and manages statewide cost accounting and inventory programs, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements, policies, and procedures. The role involves developing and implementing evaluation tools, monitoring fiscal data and processes, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy. The Financial Manager will oversee fiscal operations, inventory reporting, accounting systems, and staff, while providing analysis, guidance, and recommendations to leadership.

Requirements

66 months of experience or training in financial administration.
OR Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 months of experience or training in financial administration.
OR Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 months of experience or training in financial administration.
OR 12 months of experience as Financial Program Manager, 66585.
OR Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience.

Nice To Haves

Accounting and Finance skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage statewide cost accounting and inventory programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable requirements, policies, and procedures.
Develop and implement evaluation tools.
Monitor fiscal data and processes.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Oversee fiscal operations, inventory reporting, accounting systems, and staff.
Provide analysis, guidance, and recommendations to leadership.

Benefits

Excellent work/life balance
Paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
11 paid holidays per year
Regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months
Extensive benefits package
Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period
Experience growth opportunities within organization
Employee tuition reimbursement programs
Pension plan with 14% employer contribution
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)