Financial Program Manager

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Paid time off

Education and Development Opportunity

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is seeking a Financial Program Manager in Columbus, OH to lead critical financial operations, oversee reconciliation programs, and develop policies that ensure fiscal integrity and compliance. The role supervises professional staff and partners with leadership on budgeting and funding requests.

The position emphasizes internal controls, accurate reporting, and continuous process improvements within a government finance setting.

Qualifications

• Accounting and Finance skills, business acumen, and staff supervision are required.
• Familiarity with financial statements and ERP systems is preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations including cash, payroll, AP/AR, and year-end close reconciliations.
• Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, and performance measures.
• Provide financial guidance to leadership on budgeting and funding requests.
• Supervise and develop staff, manage workload and performance.
• Oversee the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan and ensure timely deliverables.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting and internal controls; comply with regulatory requirements.

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

Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment (see Fiscal Academy substitution)

Job description

Organization: Budget and Management

Work Location: 30 East Broad Street, 34th Floor, Columbus, Ohio, 43215-3457, United States

Compensation: $40.40 - $57.67 Hourly

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance

Who We Are

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!

What You’ll Do

The Financial Program Manager leads critical financial operations and reconciliation programs that support the organization’s fiscal integrity, compliance, and strategic decision-making. This position provides leadership over complex financial processes, develops and implements program policies, and supervises professional staff responsible for essential accounting and financial services functions. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, and the ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex financial and operational challenges. Success in this position depends on the ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, anticipate risks, evaluate data from multiple perspectives, and ensure accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and successful delivery of program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial operations, including cash, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and year-end close reconciliation activities.
• Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, and performance measures to support efficient operations.
• Provide financial guidance and support to leadership on budgeting, funding requests, and other financial matters.
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff while managing workload, performance, and day-to-day operations.
• Oversee the Statewide Cost Allocation Plan process, including planning, coordination, and timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate keen attention to detail in reviewing financial transactions, reconciliations, reports, and program deliverables while identifying trends, inconsistencies, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Additional Information

• Unless required by legislation or union contract, the selected candidate will begin at step 1 of the pay range.
• The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.
• The final candidate selected for this 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.

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

• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.
• Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• 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, Business, Customer Service, Interpreting Financial Statements, Training and Employee Development, Supervision, Coaching and Developing Others, Spreadsheet Software, Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

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.