Senior Financial Analyst (PN 20035283)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support: Inclusion Partnership Respect The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. 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. Job Overview: The Division of Fiscal Administration is responsible for capital and operating budgets, Medicaid rate development and rate setting, and several other financial functions vital to DODD operations. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to lead and execute complex financial processes across billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across systems including OAKS, CBOSS, Ohio Buys, KeyBank Navigator, and others. The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in public sector financial operations, a deep understanding of state and federal compliance standards, and a proactive mindset for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

• 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.
• 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.
• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Nice To Haves

• Advanced expertise in public sector financial operations
• Deep understanding of state and federal compliance standards
• Proactive mindset for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable activities in OAKS and related systems (CBOSS, Ohio Buys, KeyBank Navigator, TOS, Payment Management System).
• Independently process high‑volume billing streams, including Medicaid waiver billings, administrative fees, franchise fees, and reimbursement billings.
• Review and authorize revenues, expenditures, vendor payments, contract billings, encumbrances, petty cash, and payment card transactions.
• Manage invoice intake, mail distribution, physical documentation workflows, and related fiscal processing.
• Process refunds and support financial controls for supplier payments, p‑card transactions, and stop payments.
• Serve as backup for Capital Expenditure processing for Central Office and Developmental Centers.
• Conduct advanced reconciliations of bank accounts, petty cash, aged receivables, and other fiscal accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Identify coding errors, resolve transaction discrepancies, and ensure fiscal entries align with appropriate funding sources.
• Manage debt collection activities, including issuing collection letters and certifying delinquent debts to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office (ORC 131.02).
• Maintain and update desk procedures, workflows, reconciliation protocols, and audit‑ready documentation.
• Audit financial processes for compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements; recommend improvements.
• Serve as a lead financial liaison between Central Office, Developmental Centers, County Boards, ICFs, and OBM to resolve billing issues and support policy and procedural implementation.
• Provide fiscal guidance, training, and mentorship to finance staff and program stakeholders, including coaching Fiscal Analysts on updated protocols and capital‑related financial procedures.
• Lead or support financial process improvement projects, cross‑training programs, interdepartmental collaboration, and system upgrades.
• Oversee specialized program invoicing (e.g., Internet Assistance, Rental Assistance), including ISTVs and inter‑agency fiscal coordination.
• Manage EDI invoice processing and ensure accuracy across electronic financial transactions.
• Design, develop, and maintain financial reporting and analytics using Excel, COGNOS, Tableau, and OAKS BI.
• Generate fiscal reports, aging schedules, reconciliation summaries, and conduct trend and data validation analysis.
• Prepare financial reports and documentation for ODM, OBM, and other oversight bodies, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting through expenditure tracking, voucher analysis, and fiscal year‑end closeout support.

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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree