Senior Financial Analyst - 20077526

OFPN; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

ODNR is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Division of Water Resources in Franklin County, Columbus, OH. The role handles data-driven financial reporting, grants administration (Floodplains, Dam Safety, H2Ohio), and cross-system reporting in FIN, Ohio Buys, and Excel.

Starting hourly pay is $31.47 with potential increases over 7.5 years and possible COLA. Applicants should have substantial accounting/finance experience and strong budgeting skills; salary progression is described in

Qualifications

• 42 months of accounting and/or finance experience including advanced spreadsheet use.
• Undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, or finance, or related field (18 months preferred).
• Graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 6 months experience required; substitute possible.

Responsibilities

• Develops, reviews, and synthesizes data from multiple financial sources to create reports for leadership and stakeholders.
• Administers fiscal aspects of several federal grants (Floodplains, Dam Safety, H2Ohio).
• Designs and builds financial reports in FIN, Ohio Buys, Access, and Excel.
• Acts as liaison for financial issues, audits, and OSS communications.
• Reconciles accounts and suggests policy changes to improve fiscal use.
• Assists budget office with forecasting and trend analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpreting data

Accounting and Finance

Job description

Organization

Natural Resources

Agency Contact

[e-mail] or 614-265--6406

Unposting Date

Sep 29, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

DNR Franklin County 2045 Morse Road ODNR Main Columbus 43229

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$31.47

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8AM-5PM Subject to Change

Union

OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data

Agency Overview

Who we are:

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That's just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured, free onsite parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

Job Description

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of Senior Financial Analyst - 20077526 within the Division of Water Resources, headquartered at Fountain Square Central Office in Franklin County. The address is 2045 Morse Road, Columbus, Ohio 43229. To learn more about the Ohio Department of Natural Resources please visit https:\/\/ohiodnr.gov/.

What you will do…

• Develops, reviews & synthesizes data from multiple financial sources to develop & explain reports, charts, tables to chief, managers, & other internal & external stakeholders




• Administers fiscal aspects of several federal grants for the

  Floodplains, Dam Safety, and H2Ohio Programs




• Designs & builds custom financial reports in various computer systems (e . g . , Financials module of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (FIN), Ohio Buys, Access, Excel)




• Serves as liaison in troubleshooting any financial issues, questions, concerns or communications (e . g . ,audits, Ohio Office of Shared Services (OSS))




• Reconciles & resolves disputes with any accounts outsideofOhioTreasurer ofState(TOS);updates&recommends changes in fiscal use & policy




• Assists budget office with forecasting & trend analysis of existing & expected funds



• Starting hourly pay of $31.47/hr with multiple pay increases over your first 7.5 years of service, with an end salary of $46.08/hr.


• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to the OCSEA pay range schedule & longevity rates OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

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

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


• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.


• Or completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.


• 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.


• Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Technical Skills: Budgeting, Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data