Financial Manager

Financial Manager

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office / Fiscal (Fiscal Section 3) Report in location : 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223 Work hours : 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00pm

Coordinate & manage multiple work units & / or programs & supervise program managers & / or unit supervisors within the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) Fiscal Unit :

• Plan & oversee a variety of fiscal & accounting functions; Prepare, process, & / or analyze accounting records, financial statements & / or other financial reports & data;
• Review & coordinate resource availability; Provide recommendations to maximize utilization of funds; Monitor & analyze funds & appropriations to determine if budget activity is in line with projections & recommend corrective actions if necessary;
• Oversee accounts payable & account receivable activities utilizing state-wide systems including the Ohio Administrative Knowledge System (OAKS), Ohio Buys & reporting databases such as Business Intelligence (BI) & agency specific systems & data bases;
• Oversee & direct the financial aspect of federal & / or state grants & / or programs; Coordinate financial activities with grant program areas & business units;
• Consult with administrators on project funding, the availability of state funds & state appropriations, constraints on state budgetary & administrative situations;
• Act as liaison between fiscal & various business units on fiscal & budgetary activities; Assist in the development, execution, evaluation & revision of the departmental operating budget pertaining to program areas of responsibility;
• Establish priorities & supervise subordinate personnel (e.g., provide developmental opportunities & work direction, coach staff to foster development, monitor staff activities to ensure quality customer service & information technology security, evaluate performance, approve section staffing levels, recommend discipline, pre-screen applications & participate in interviews);
• Prepare, maintain & oversee maintenance, preparation & production of reports, records, studies & correspondence related to fiscal operations;
• Participate in the design & development of internal accounting systems, data bases & related procedures & policies;
• Advise program managers in the development & maintenance of responsive accounting systems, management information systems & other record-keeping systems required for adequate state & federal audits;
• Assist with & participate in state & federal audit actions;
• Develop & coordinates communications activities; Prepare correspondence, gather information for & assist in the implementation & analysis of legislation;
• Assist in preparation of documents for legislative committee hearings & Controlling Board requests;
• Participate in budget hearings, Controlling Board meetings, fiscal conferences & other meetings related to fiscal controls & accounting for state & federal funds;
• Performs other duties as needed for CFO, Assistant CFO & Section Chief.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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

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

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS : May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

To request a disability accommodation, please email HRRequestADA@dps.ohio.gov as soon as possible, or at least 48 hours prior to the above referenced testing or interview date so any necessary arrangements may be made in a timely manner.

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.