Financial Program Manager

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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.

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.

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.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Financial Program Manager:

The Office of Budget and Management is excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic Financial Program Manager to join our team! The Financial Program Manager is responsible for supporting, managing, and assisting staff who process financial transactions in the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS). This role ensures compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in financial operations while providing leadership and oversight for critical processes and enterprise initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Transaction Oversight & Support

Manage and assist staff with processing financial transactions in OAKS, including but are not limited to:

ISTV attachments, correctives, and deletes

Voucher approvals, reversals, and corrective vouchers

Approving OhioBuys requisitions

Unpaid voucher and duplicate payment analysis

Controlling Board entries and cash transfers

Tier 2 ServiceNow case resolution

Management & Leadership Duties

Approve journals and ensure quality control and assurance

Oversee yearly purchase order encumbrance closure

Serve as OAKS Central Security Approver

Coordinate and set up the OBM Financial Forum

Collaborate with OBM Budget Analysts on Controlling Board and Director’s Requests

Manage Pay Cycle and General Revenue Fund reporting

Preferred Skills

Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions.

Experience with OhioBuys and ServiceNow.

Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques is essential for managing and leading a team effectively.

Experience in training and developing employees to enhance their skills and performance.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Familiarity with Controlling Board processes and state fiscal policies.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

The ability to deal with fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, analyze data, prepare financial reports, and respond to confidential inquiries is essential.

Critical thinking skills.

Demonstrates verbal and written communication.

Familiarity with OBM and state/federal policies and laws governing OAKS financial modules and related transactions.

Skills in using calculators, electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone), and applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing), as well as OAKS BI reporting.

Ability to establish a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor and listen and respond effectively to external and internal customer questions and concerns.

Join us and help elevate the financial operations that keep Ohio moving forward!

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

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.

WHAT WE DO:

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!