Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage.

What You Will Do

The Senior Financial Manager serves as Chief of the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations and works closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) and Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer (ACFO) in OFMS. This position helps define the agency’s fiscal goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop the agency’s strategic budget plan and lead the analysis that supports it.
• Supervise Financial Managers and Bureau staff involved in budget development.
• Review and approve all budget projections and edit narrative materials for the budget submission.
• Draft and review appropriation language as needed.
• Coordinate with Administrative Knowledge System leadership on the development and review of the budget submission.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Office of Budget and Management (OBM) and the Legislative Services Commission (LSC) on all budget‑related issues.
• Coordinate budget development, implementation, and analysis between ODJFS and other state agencies for federal and state passthrough funding.
• Recommend changes to support budgetary needs and ensure compliance.
• Interpret and apply federal and state laws and regulations related to fiscal operations.
• Implement the enacted budget for the agency and identify and resolve budget concerns.
• Prepare and review all appropriation‑related Controlling Board requests.
• Provide technical assistance to executive staff, Deputy Directors, county partners, federal agencies, and advocacy organizations.
• Monitor state and federal legislation and regulations for potential fiscal impacts.
• Work with other OFMS bureaus and ODJFS offices to gather and review data needed for federal and state financial and statistical reporting.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for fiscal matters within ODJFS.

Required Skills

• Extensive experience in public finance, budget development and implementation, cost allocation, and overall fiscal management.

• Ability to plan, develop, and carry out large‑scale fiscal analyses and projects.

• Understanding both program and fiscal processes.

• Managing expectations across multiple stakeholders.

Potential Challenges

This role requires flexibility and responsiveness to the changing needs of ODJFS senior leadership and OFMS leadership. The ideal candidate can produce detailed fiscal analysis under tight deadlines, manage multiple projects at once, and remain effective in high‑pressure situations through strong prioritization.

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

Location: This position will report to the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

PN(s): 20038837.

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 ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1:

• Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.

-OR OPTION 2:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field and 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.

-OR OPTION 3:

• 66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration and 12 mos. exp. or 12 mos. trg. in supervisory principles & techniques.

-OR OPTION 4:

• 12 mos. exp. as Financial Manager, 66586.

-OR OPTION 5:

• 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.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 16. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $47.50 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

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.

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.