Business Administrator 3 (PN 20082739)

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) seeks a detail-focused Business Office Manager to direct Columbus Developmental Center’s fiscal operations, including budgeting, timekeeping, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and vouchering. You will supervise staff, enforce regulations, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Your responsibilities include policy development, expense monitoring, contract administration, and audits.

Qualifications

• 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in accounting & auditing or business management.
• 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management; 3 yrs. exp. in accounting or business management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• 12 mos. exp. as Business Administrator 63316.
• Equivalent minimum qualifications for employment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all Business Office operations, ensuring financial accuracy, segregation of duties, and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise Business Office staff, assign work, evaluate performance, approve leave and overtime, and monitor workflow.
• Develop, implement, and interpret policies related to business operations, including inventory, maintenance, client funds, and food service.
• Prepare annual and bi-annual budgets by collecting, analyzing, and formatting required data.
• Monitor expenditures for efficiency and compliance; approve purchase orders and sign checks/vouchers.
• Meet with department heads to resolve fiscal issues and ensure smooth financial operations.
• Manage Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement and oversee preparation of Medicaid cost reports for submission to central office.
• Review fiscal reports including payroll, purchasing, budget status, and cost reports.
• Administer Personal Service Contracts from purchase requests through payment.
• Serve as liaison with state accounting, state purchasing, central office, and state/federal auditors.
• Participate in committees such as executive team and Citizens Advisory Council.
• Serve as Administrator on Call and act as hearing officer for pre‑disciplinary meetings.
• Establish auditing systems for client inventories and spending money.

Skills

Budgeting

Bookkeeping

Inventory control

Accounting

Management

Supervision

Office management

Policies & procedures

Payroll

Education

Accounting or business management coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who Are We?
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

Who Are We?
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
  

Position Summary

Under the administrative direction of the Senior Financial Manager, the Business Office Manager plans, directs, and coordinates all operations of the Business Office at the Columbus Developmental Center. This position oversees Fiscal Services, the Storeroom, and Special Projects. The manager evaluates business office support service functions including timekeeping, purchasing, client funds, Medicaid/Medicare billing, and vouchering. This role ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, provides fiscal oversight, and supports center operations through effective accounting and business practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all Business Office operations, ensuring financial accuracy, segregation of duties, and compliance with regulations.
• Supervise Business Office staff, assign work, evaluate performance, approve leave and overtime, and monitor workflow.
• Develop, implement, and interpret policies related to business operations, including inventory, maintenance, client funds, and food service.
• Prepare annual and bi-annual budgets by collecting, analyzing, and formatting required data.
• Monitor expenditures for efficiency and compliance; approve purchase orders and sign checks/vouchers.
• Meet with department heads to resolve fiscal issues and ensure smooth financial operations.
• Manage Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement and oversee preparation of Medicaid cost reports for submission to central office.
• Review fiscal reports including payroll, purchasing, budget status, and cost reports.
• Administer Personal Service Contracts from purchase requests through payment.
• Serve as liaison with state accounting, state purchasing, central office, and state/federal auditors.
• Participate in committees such as executive team and Citizens Advisory Council.
• Serve as Administrator on Call and act as hearing officer for pre‑disciplinary meetings.
• Establish auditing systems for client inventories and spending money.

Knowledge:

Budgeting, Bookkeeping, Inventory control, Accounting, Management, employee training development, supervision, office management, Agency policies & procedures* (i.e., DODD policies/procedures, purchasing, resident funds, Business Office procedure, Government structure & process (i.e., Medicaid/Medicare regulations, OAKS, term contracts).

Skills:

Using a personal computer, Microsoft Office software, and calculator.

Abilities:

Apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems; interpret variety of instructions in written, oral, picture or schedule form; define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions; Mathematics: add, subtract, multiply, divide; complete routine forms; maintain accurate records; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; establish friendly atmosphere as supervisor of work unit; handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public.

5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in accounting & auditing or business management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.

• Or completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting or business management; 3 yrs. exp. in accounting or business management; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Business Administrator 2, 63316.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills:

Accounting and Finance

Organization

Developmental Disabilities - Columbus Developmental Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

Jacob Lowry - [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 13, 2026, 10:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$40.40/hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Bookkeeping, Accounting and Finance, Compliance Enforcement, Payroll

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data