Financial Specialist

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental and Vision

Paid time off

Education and Development

Public Retirement Systems

Job summary

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects and school facility programs, providing funding for public facilities. It sets uniform rules for state construction and consolidates oversight across programs.

The Commission, formed by mergers and expansions, celebrates a century of public construction leadership in Ohio. Join OFCC as a staff professional focused on project support, contract tracking, and financial analysis to ensure compliant, on-time delivery of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists agency and higher education partners with their capital construction projects
• Assigns contract numbers and release and permit numbers for agency/higher education projects
• Reviews and approves Controlling Board requests for OFCC-administered agency projects
• Manages the financial processes associated with retainage and lien funds for OFCC-administered construction projects
• Analyzes design contracts & construction projects to determine correct fees for projects
• Assists with monthly billings to state agencies and institutions of higher education to recover project costs
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Accounting and Finance

Regulatory Compliance

Customer Service

Board Compliance

Compliance Enforcement

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Interpreting Data

Responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Organization

Agency Contact Name and Information : Channing McNeal - [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Oct 5, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

BWC 4th Floor 30 West Spring Street Columbus 43215

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $28 - $34/hour *commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time

Union : Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills : Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Customer Service, Board and Commission Compliance , Compliance Enforcement

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Interpreting Data, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects

Job Description

Who We Are:

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohio's school facility programs, which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.

The Commission sets uniform rules, procedures, and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153.

The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State Architect. In 2013, the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017, the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission, consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.

In 2021, the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.

What You'll Do:

• Assists agency and higher education partners with their capital construction projects
• Assigns contract numbers and release and permit numbers for agency/higher education projects
• Reviews and approves Controlling Board requests for OFCC-administered agency projects
• Manages the financial processes associated with retainage and lien funds for OFCC-administered construction projects
• Analyzes design contracts & construction projects to determine correct fees for projects
• Assists with monthly billings to state agencies and institutions of higher education to recover project costs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  

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

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Advanced level of proficiency with MS Excel

Preferred

• 1+ years of Public finance experience

Supplemental Information

OFCC is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any point during the interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education, and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.

Background Information: The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis before appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment

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.