Financial Program Manager

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Program Manager leads critical financial operations and reconciliation programs supporting the Ohio Office of Budget and Management’s fiscal integrity, compliance, and strategic decision-making. The position provides leadership over complex financial processes, develops and implements program policies, and supervises professional staff responsible for accounting and financial services. Success requires strong attention to detail, analytical and critical-thinking skills, strategic and creative problem-solving, and the ability to identify process improvements, anticipate risks, evaluate data from multiple perspectives, and ensure accurate reporting, effective internal controls, and delivery of program objectives.

The role is with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, which works with the Governor and state agencies to provide policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services and to support the proper and responsible use of state resources.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed minimum qualification pathways: 54 months of experience or training in financial administration; an undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field plus 30 months of experience or training in financial administration; a graduate core program in one of those fields plus 18 months of experience or training in financial administration; or the equivalent of the stated minimum class qualifications.
• Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may substitute for 4 months of the required accounting or fiscal experience referenced in the minimum qualifications.
• The posting identifies accounting and finance, business, customer service, interpreting financial statements, training and employee development, supervision, coaching and developing others, spreadsheet software, and enterprise resource planning systems as job skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, including cash, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end close reconciliation activities.
• Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, and performance measures to support efficient operations.
• Provide financial guidance and support to leadership on budgeting, funding requests, and other financial matters.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while managing workload, performance, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan process, including planning, coordination, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, reports, and program deliverables for accuracy; identify trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period
• Paid 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
• Optional deferred compensation through Ohio Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed