Financial Manager

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Ohio seeks a Financial Manager in Columbus to oversee unit budgets and fiscal operations within the Department of Children and Youth. The role requires leadership of budget staff and coordination of major state programs and grants.

Responsibilities include planning, evaluating, and directing budget policies, forecasting, and ensuring compliance with state procedures. On-site work at DCY office, with structured salary progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• 66 months of experience in financial administration, or equivalent education with required accounting/fiscal experience.
• Experience with budget development, projections, and fiscal reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of state procurement, BEA, and budget systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise budget staff and unit supervisors to meet fiscal goals.
• Plan and coordinate budget activities, policies, and performance metrics for the agency.
• Oversee quarterly status reports and federal grant budgeting and reporting.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Job description

Job Description - Financial Manager (260006ON)

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex 246 North High Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$44.38 per hour

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Attention to Detail

Mission

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs.At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.

Job Description

In this role, the employee consistently demonstrates strong leadership and technical expertise in managing multiple work units within the Ohio Department of Children and Youth (DCY). Under general direction, they effectively supervise unit supervisors and budget staff, ensuring that daily operations align with agency goals and fiscal requirements.

The employee provides critical support to the Senior Financial Manager by helping plan, direct, and coordinate key budget and fiscal activities. They show proficiency in developing, evaluating, and recommending budgetary policies, procedures, performance metrics, and long term fiscal objectives for the agency. This position will also manage and coordinate the Title-IVE cost reports for maintenance and administrative costs. Their guidance helps ensure accurate and timely analysis of subsidy and administrative budgets, across major DCY programs, including Medicaid, TANF, Family and Children Services, and Early Childhood Education, and Title IV-E.

They demonstrate advanced skill in coordinating the development, submission, and ongoing monitoring of DCY’s biennial budget. Their work includes preparing caseload projections, developing budget projection models, and managing administrative and subsidy estimates with high accuracy. They utilize both BEA and OhioBuys systems to coordinate budget submissions, review requisitions, and track allotments. Their ability to manage appropriation movement through OAKS, prepare controlling board requests, and oversee operating fund transfers supports the agency’s fiscal stability and compliance with state protocols.

Their monthly disbursement planning is consistently thorough, and they work collaboratively with budget and program staff to identify, explain, and resolve variances between actual and estimated expenditures. Additionally, they play a key role in reviewing legislative proposals, assessing fiscal impacts, and preparing cost analyses that inform DCY’s response to legislative changes. They remain attentive to legislative activity with potential budgetary implications for both DCY and its associated local agencies.

The employee supervises assigned staff with professionalism and fairness. They establish clear goals, evaluate performance, provide constructive feedback, encourage development opportunities, and handle leave and disciplinary recommendations appropriately. Their leadership foster a productive and accountable work environment.

They successfully prepare quarterly Status Reports for executive staff and continuously review fiscal activities related to federal grants. They coordinate submission of federal budget estimates, analyze regulatory impacts, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate federal reporting. In the absence of the Bureau Chief, they reliably act on budget related matters, demonstrating readiness and strong command of agency fiscal operations.

Overall, the employee performs at a high level, balancing complex fiscal responsibilities with effective team leadership. Their work supports DCY’s mission, enhances financial transparency, and ensures accurate management of state and federal resources.

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. Additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

• Months of Employment: At Hire
• Months of Employment: 6 months
• Months of Employment: 18 months
• Months of Employment: 30 months
• Months of Employment: 42 months
• Months of Employment: 54 months
• Months of Employment: 66 months
• Months of Employment: 78 months
• Pay Range: Exempt/ 15
• Pay Range: Step 1
• Pay Range: Step 2
• Pay Range: Step 3
• Pay Range: Step 4
• Pay Range: Step 5
• Pay Range: Step 6
• Pay Range: Step 7
• Pay Range: Step 8
• Hourly: $44.38
• Hourly: $46.88
• Hourly: $49.52
• Hourly: $52.24
• Hourly: $55.15
• Hourly: $58.16
• Hourly: $60.55
• Hourly: $63.41
• Annual: $92,310
• Annual: $97,510
• Annual: $103,002
• Annual: $108,659
• Annual: $114,712
• Annual: $120,973
• Annual: $125,944
• Annual: $131,893

Background Check Information

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Qualifications

• 66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration.
• Or 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.
• Or 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.
• Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585.
• 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

State of Ohio Disability Inclusion

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-free Workplace

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.