Financial Program Manager

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. About us Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov. Location Requirements DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8\:00am to 5\:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions. Employees may begin as early as 7\:00am & as late as 9\:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space. DCY is seeking a financial program manager to oversee grants, contracts, and funding programs supporting child services initiatives.

Requirements

• Experience in financial program management, grants, and contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Travel required; valid driver’s license or reliable transportation needed.
• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• -Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• -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.
• Accounting and Finance

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate financial programs across Child Care, Children Services, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, and other DCY programs.
• Develop grant programs, interagency agreements, and performance measures.
• Prepare and oversee RFPs/RFGAs, eligibility procedures, and fiscal allocation processes.
• Seek and apply for federal grant opportunities to support policy implementation.
• Monitor grantees, providers, and data submissions to ensure compliance and evaluate program outcomes.
• Design tracking systems to ensure efficient use of federal and state funding.
• Provide guidance to local agencies, contractors, and sub‑grantees on financial and programmatic responsibilities.
• Manage contract processing, change orders, and program close‑outs.
• Prepare reports and respond to inquiries from federal, state, local, and public partners.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed.
• Develop correspondence, reports, and maintain records and logs.

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: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed