Financial Manager (20017941)

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is hiring for a Chief of Business Administration to supervise and enhance the Business Office's fiscal operations in Columbus, Ohio. This role requires strong accounting and financial administration expertise and will oversee accounts payable, revenue, receivables, and asset management within the central office.

Work location is at 1980 West Broad Street, Columbus.

Qualifications

• 66 months exp or 66 months trg in financial administration.
• Undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field with 42 months exp or trg in financial administration.
• Graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field with 30 months exp or trg in financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Works under general direction and requires extensive knowledge of business administration and accounting to act as Chief of Business Administration.
• Monitor fiscal activities of the Business Office for compliance with state and federal laws including internal accounting controls, departmental policies, state guidelines and federal funding requirements.
• Oversee the administration of existing state and agency policies and procedures; develop and evaluate policies, procedures and accounting systems for fiscal operations to ensure accountability.
• Provide operational and support functions for the Office of Administration.
• Attend meetings, training and conferences; may be required to give presentations and conduct training.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Education

Undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field

Tools

OAKS

Job description

All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.

Organization: Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information: [e-mail]

Work Location: 1980 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43223
United States

Compensation: $44.38

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: no specified

Classified Indicator: Unclassified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov.

What You'll Do

• Works under general direction and requires extensive knowledge of business administration and accounting in order to act as Chief of Business Administration
• Responsible for monitoring fiscal activities of the Business Office for compliance with state and federal laws including internal accounting controls, departmental policies, state guidelines and federal funding requirements
• Responsible for the oversight, management and monitoring of all business office fiscal activity and supervised staff responsible for central office business office to include but not limited to accounts payables, revenue and receivables, and OAKS asset management
• Provides guidance and advice regarding the fiscal processes for institutional business offices
• Responsible for monitoring fiscal tasks accomplished by staff; responds to information requests related to areas of supervision.
• Oversee the administering of existing state and agency policies and procedures
• Review policies and recommend new and amended policies and revised guidelines to ensure compliance with all appropriate regulations and other state agency policies Develop and evaluate policies, procedures and accounting systems for fiscal operations to ensure accountability
• Provide operational and support functions for the Office of Administration
• Provide communication between central fiscal office, institutions, Ohio Shared Services, State Purchasing, State Accounting, Office of Budget and Management, auditor and/or other government officials
• Responsible for ensuring and maintaining that support services meet accreditation and certification compliance
• Attending meetings, training and conferences, may be required to give presentations and conduct training
• Responds both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns; works on special projects and/or committees as assigned
• Must conduct oneself professionally and in a law-abiding manner at all times in accordance with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Standards of Employee Conduct

Additional Information

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:

• Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
• Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
• Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
• Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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.

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

ADA Statement

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.