Senior Financial Manager

Ohio Department of Administrative Services

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage. What You Will Do Position Summary The Senior Financial Manager, serving as Chief of the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations, is a strong fit for someone with deep experience in public finance, budget development and implementation, cost allocation, and overall fiscal management. This role requires the ability to plan, develop, and carry out large‑scale fiscal analyses and projects. Realistic Job Preview Working closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer and Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer in the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS), this position helps define the agency’s fiscal goals and objectives as the Bureau Chief of Budget and Cost Management. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) biennial budget, managing payroll projections, overseeing the cost allocation plan, maintaining the agency’s coding structure, and supporting many other essential fiscal functions. The role requires flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of ODJFS senior leadership and OFMS leadership. The ideal candidate can produce detailed fiscal analysis under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once, and remain effective in high‑pressure situations through strong prioritization. Success also depends on understanding both program and fiscal processes, managing expectations across many stakeholders, and serving as a primary point of contact for fiscal matters within ODJFS.

Requirements

OPTION 1: Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration; 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.
OPTION 2: Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration; 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.
OPTION 3: 66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration; 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.
OPTION 4: 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585.
OPTION 5: 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.

Responsibilities

Develop the agency’s strategic budget plan and lead the analysis that supports it.
Supervise Financial Managers and Bureau staff involved in budget development.
Review and approve all budget projections and edit narrative materials for the budget submission.
Draft and review appropriation language as needed.
Coordinate with Administrative Knowledge System leadership on the development and review of the budget submission.
Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) and the Legislative Services Commission (LSC) on all budget‑related issues.
Coordinate budget development, implementation, and analysis between ODJFS and other state agencies for federal and state passthrough funding.
Recommend changes to support budgetary needs and ensure compliance.
Interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal operations.
Implement the enacted budget for the agency and identify and resolve budget concerns.
Prepare and review all appropriation‑related Controlling Board requests.
Provide technical assistance to executive staff, Deputy Directors, county partners, federal agencies, and advocacy organizations.
Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations for potential fiscal impacts.
Work with other OFMS bureaus and ODJFS offices to gather and review data needed for federal and state financial and statistical reporting.