Financial Program Manager

• All job postings will expire at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the application deadline.
• Organization: Budget and Management
• Agency Contact Name and Information: Janine Burnside [email protected]

Work Location

• 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.

Apply today for the next step in your career and an opportunity to contribute in shaping Ohio’s future!

Unless required by legislation or union contract, the selected candidate will begin at step 1 of the pay range.

When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.

If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.

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.