Financial Manager

Lead, manage and mentor a team of Senior Financial Analyst, providing guidance, training and performance feedback to support their growth and development; Manage and review all aspects of general ledger accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and monitoring activities for multiple federal and state funds; Review and analyze coding, cost allocations, supporting schedules and variances to ensure accurate financial reporting for distribution of funds to school districts, other state agencies, local education agencies, grant recipients for a multi-funded (e.g. federal, state, fee based accounts, intra agency agreements) & multifaceted fiscal operation; Oversees preparation & maintenance of reports, records, & correspondence related to fiscal activities, Prepare and present various financial reports; Ensure compliance with accounting policies while maintaining strong internal controls and supporting documentation; Collaborate with fiscal operations, budgets etc. to align financial results with production performance and business objectives. Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes, leveraging automation and best practices to enhance efficiencies; Participate in system upgrades ensuring data integrity and alignment with accounting needs. Advises managers & officials concerning budget spending & other fiscal matters for fiscal operations.

Prepares &/or revises fiscal policies & implements usage of various methodologies needed for effective assessment & monitoring; approves requisitions & operational invoices for payment, manages & oversees processing of supplier contracts, requisitions, manages balances of federal grants ensuring compliance to predetermined spending limits, discusses fiscal policies, develops & implements fiscal procedures for staff to follow.

Implements organizational & management improvements for fiscal operations; develop budgets forecasting administrative cost, ensure balanced operational budget; provides analysis of cost controls & cost calculations to improve accounting system; provides technical assistance to managerial & supervisory personnel involved in implementation of improvements or new programs.

Manages assigned staff (e.g. assigns & reviews work, evaluates, employees using DAS performance system; recommends &/or authorizes leave; initiates disciplinary action; interviews & makes recommendation for hiring employees); Oversees fiscal operations of multiple multifaceted programs within multi-funded operation (e.g. multiple state appropriation line items, federal grants, rotary accounts); ensures state appropriations & federal grants are administered and spent in accordance with appropriate regulations (e.g., state &/or federal laws, grant requirements, DEW policies); Performs other duties as assigned: attends meeting; coordinates with Fiscal Services, Grants Management, Information System Management, School Finance, provides technical assistance to grant recipients regarding funding issues; serves as liaison for Centers with funding & monitoring sources (e.g., other agencies, businesses, school districts); Serves as a primary contact person for State Auditors.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

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.

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.

66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration.

-Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585.

-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

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.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ().