Senior Financial Analyst

State of Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Free Onsite Gym

Onsite Daycare

Onsite Cafeteria

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Public Safety seeks a Sr. Financial Analyst to independently research and analyze complex fiscal information and manage program budgets across divisions including BMV, EMS, and ADM.

Responsibilities include payroll projections, budget planning, and evaluating budgetary concerns with senior management. The role emphasizes precision, compliance, and proactive cost control within a dynamic state government environment.

Qualifications

• Research & analyze complex information to resolve errors and manage fiscal aspects of program areas.
• Assist with payroll projections, budget planning & allocation.
• Prepare budgetary evaluations and discuss concerns with appropriate managerial staff.
• Manage account appropriations and provide account coding for DPS divisions (BMV, EMS, ADM).

Responsibilities

• Independently research and analyze complex information to resolve errors and manage fiscal aspects of program areas.
• Provide assistance with payroll projections, administrative budget planning and allocation.
• Prepare budgetary evaluations, discuss budget concerns or problems with appropriate managerial staff.
• Manage account appropriations and provide account coding information for assigned divisions & sections within the Ohio DPS.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Payroll projections

Accounting principles

Education

42 months accounting/finance experience

Undergraduate degree in business/ accounting/ finance

18 months accounting/finance experience

Graduate core program in business/ administration/ finance

6 months accounting/finance experience

12 months as Financial Analyst, 66562

Equivalent minimum qualifications for employment

Tools

Spreadsheet software (advanced)

Job description

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Fiscal Services (Fiscal Section 3)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!

What you'll do as a Sr. Financial Analyst:

• Under the direction of the Financial Analyst Supervisor independently research & analyze complex information to resolve errors, modify data, &/or determine appropriate action by managing the fiscal aspect of program areas.
• Provide assistance with payroll projections, administrative budget planning & allocation.
• Prepare budgetary evaluations, discuss budget concerns or problems with appropriate managerial staff.
• Manage account appropriations & provide account coding information for assigned divisions & sections within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (e.g. Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), Emergency Management Services (EMS), Office of Administration (ADM).

Option 1:

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2:

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;

-AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3:

-Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;

-AND 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 4:

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Analyst, 66562.

-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.

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Job Skills: Accounting and Finance