Financial Manager (Budget Section Chief)

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

Job summary

The State of Ohio's Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) is hiring a Financial Manager (Budget Section Chief) in Columbus. This role leads budget staff, coordinates biennial budgeting, and provides clear fiscal analysis to keep programs funded and running smoothly.

Join a team focused on financial health across the agency, developing budget policies, reviewing subsidies, and communicating complex financial information to program partners.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support budget staff by setting priorities, coaching team members, and guiding daily work.
• Assist the Senior Financial Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating agency budget and fiscal activities.
• Develop, recommend, and evaluate budget policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Analyze and review subsidy and administrative budgets for assigned programs, such as Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, TANF, and Support Services.
• Coordinate all fiscal and program activities related to the biennial budget, including development, submission, and ongoing monitoring.
• Review program data and prepare projections for caseload-driven and subsidy programs.
• Build and improve projection models that help the agency understand financial needs and trends.
• Review legislative proposals for fiscal impact and prepare clear cost analyses.
• Track and analyze legislative changes from OBM, the Ohio General Assembly, and the LSC.
• Communicate complex financial information in a way that is clear and useful to program partners.
• Stay current on state policies, fiscal procedures, and agency expectations to ensure accurate and timely work.

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Analyze fiscal data

Independent work

Prioritize work

Lead staff

Funding monitoring

Financial reporting

OAKS BI

Education

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

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

Equivalent minimum qualifications for employment

Tools

OAKS BI

Job description

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

Financial Manager (Budget Section Chief)

Organization: Job & Family Services

Agency Contact Name and Information: ODJFS Human Resources Team, [e-mail]

Compensation: $44.38 per hour

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS)

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

Join a team that helps drive the financial health of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. As the Budget Section Chief, you will lead a group that works closely with program areas across the agency. You will guide budget planning, provide clear fiscal analysis, and support decision-making that keeps our programs funded and running well. This role is a great fit if you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and building strong working relationships.

Job Duties

• Lead and support budget staff by setting priorities, coaching team members, and guiding daily work.
• Assist the Senior Financial Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating agency budget and fiscal activities.
• Develop, recommend, and evaluate budget policies, procedures, goals, and objectives.
• Analyze and review subsidy and administrative budgets for assigned programs, such as Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Support Services.
• Coordinate all fiscal and program activities related to the biennial budget, including development, submission, and ongoing monitoring.
• Review program data and prepare projections for caseload-driven and subsidy programs.
• Build and improve projection models that help the agency understand financial needs and trends.
• Review legislative proposals for fiscal impact and prepare clear cost analyses.
• Track and analyze legislative changes from the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), the Ohio General Assembly, and the Legislative Services Commission.
• Communicate complex financial information in a way that is clear and useful to program partners.
• Stay current on state policies, fiscal procedures, and agency expectations to ensure accurate and timely work.

Preferred skills

• Analyze fiscal data from multiple sources.
• Work independently and manage time well in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritize work based on agency needs.
• Lead staff, teach skills, and support process improvement.
• Use OAKS BI or similar reporting tools.
• Identify available funding, monitor overages or shortages, and compare actual spending to estimates.
• Collect and interpret financial data.
• Create clear, well organized financial reports and summaries.
• Understand or learn the State of Ohio’s fiscal structure.
• Provide concise written analysis and communicate fiscal matters clearly.

Location

This position will be headquartered in the James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Travel

Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license.

Pay Information

Starting salary for non-state employees will be the Step 1 of pay range 15. The current pay table can be found here: E1 Exempt Pay Schedule

These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year.

Additional Information

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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 strides 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. If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact [e-mail].

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.