Deputy Director (Chief Fiscal Officer)

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 we need:

Ohio EPA Chief Fiscal Officer

What we do:

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA preferred).

Extensive experience in public sector fiscal management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing.

Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary fiscal teams.

Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge of Ohio’s budgetary processes and relevant state and federal fiscal regulations is highly desirable.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail

Position Overview:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) to lead the Office of Fiscal Administration. This is a key leadership role that oversees all fiscal, budgetary, and administrative operations of the agency. The CFO will work closely with executive leadership, provide expert financial guidance, and help ensure the Agency’s fiscal strategies support our environmental mission across Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

As the head of the Office of Fiscal Administration, the CFO supervises section managers and oversees a wide range of financial and administrative functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchasing, internal auditing, grants administration, and economic analysis. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial reports, maintaining key records, and serving as a spokesperson for fiscal matters on behalf of the Director. You'll play a hands-on role in developing and implementing financial systems and budgetary policies, ensuring sound budget control across the agency. You'll also coordinate the preparation of the agency's biennial budget request, analyze division submissions, and recommend funding levels aligning with program needs and agency priorities.

The CFO serves as a primary liaison with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, represents Ohio EPA in budget meetings at the statewide and departmental levels, and provides technical expertise on complex budgetary issues. You’ll be expected to investigate and advise on budget management challenges, propose strategic solutions, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to both state and federal governments. In addition, this role involves supporting and training fiscal staff across the agency, offering guidance on budget preparation procedures, and fostering a high-performing team through effective hiring, evaluation, and professional development practices.

Division/Location: Office of Fiscal Administration, 50 W. Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215

EEO Statement:

The Ohio Environmental Protections Agency is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender/sex, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age (40 years of age or older), genetic information, sexual orientation, status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, or status as a foster parent as those are defined in applicable Ohio law, federal law, and any Executive Order, in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities or its own employment practices. Employment practices are any employment related decisions including, but not limited to hiring, layoff, transfer, termination, promotion, demotion, discipline, rate of compensation, eligibility for in-service training programs, or terms and conditions of employment.

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is committed to providing access, equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Office of Human Resources at prior to testing or interviewing.

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.

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.