Financial Program Manager

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

14h

About The Position

Financial Program Manager: The Office of Budget and Management is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Financial Program Manager to join our team! The Financial Program Manager is responsible for supporting, managing, and assisting staff who process financial transactions in the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS). This role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial operations while providing leadership and oversight for critical processes and enterprise initiatives.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions.
• Experience with OhioBuys and ServiceNow.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques is essential for managing and leading a team effectively.
• Experience in training and developing employees to enhance their skills and performance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with Controlling Board processes and state fiscal policies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• The ability to deal with fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, analyze data, prepare financial reports, and respond to confidential inquiries is essential.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication.
• Familiarity with OBM and state/federal policies and laws governing OAKS financial modules and related transactions.
• Skills in using calculators, electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone), and applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing), as well as OAKS BI reporting.
• Ability to establish a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor and listen and respond effectively to external and internal customer questions and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Oversight & Support Manage and assist staff with processing financial transactions in OAKS, including but are not limited to: ISTV attachments, correctives, and deletes Voucher approvals, reversals, and corrective vouchers Approving OhioBuys requisitions Unpaid voucher and duplicate payment analysis Controlling Board entries and cash transfers Tier 2 ServiceNow case resolution
• Management & Leadership Duties Approve journals and ensure quality control and assurance Oversee yearly purchase order encumbrance closure Serve as OAKS Central Security Approver Coordinate and set up the OBM Financial Forum Collaborate with OBM Budget Analysts on Controlling Board and Director’s Requests Manage Pay Cycle and General Revenue Fund reporting

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed