135874true135874falseSubmission for the position Senior Financial Manager - Job Number 250009C2false135874falsetrueSenior Financial Manager250009C2Job & Family ServicesJob & Family ServicesODJFSCareersjfs.ohio.govODJFSCareersjfs.ohio.gov
Mar 13, 2026 11:59 PM Mar 13, 2026 11:59 PM United States of America-OHIO United States of America-OHIO
43.09 43.09
Full-time Full-time
Unclassified Unclassified
Exempt from Union Exempt from Union
Accounting and Finance Accounting and Finance Data Modeling Operations Accounting and Finance Communications Management Data Modeling Operations Teamwork Teamwork
Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services ODJFS supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs.
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world.
Guiding Principles Who We Are The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services ODJFS supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs.
Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someones world.
Guiding Principles
The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services OFMS Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the agencys 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 agencys 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 Position Summary The Senior Financial Manager serving as Chief of the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations is a strong fit for someone with deep experience in public finance, budget development and implementation, cost allocation, and overall fiscal management.
This role requires the ability to plan, develop, and carry out large-scale fiscal analyses and projects.
Realistic Job Preview Working closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer and Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer in the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services OFMS, this position helps define the agencys fiscal goals and objectives as the Bureau Chief of Budget and Cost Management.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services ODJFS biennial budget • Managing payroll projections • Overseeing the cost allocation plan • Maintaining the agencys coding structure • Supporting many other essential fiscal functions
The 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.
Success also depends on understanding both program and fiscal processes, managing expectations across many stakeholders, and serving as a primary point of contact for fiscal matters within ODJFS.
Key Responsibilities
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.
PNs 20038837
The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services OFMS Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the agencys 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 agencys 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 Position Summary The Senior Financial Manager serving as Chief of the Bureau of Fiscal Planning and Operations is a strong fit for someone with deep experience in public finance, budget development and implementation, cost allocation, and overall fiscal management.
This role requires the ability to plan, develop, and carry out large-scale fiscal analyses and projects.
Realistic Job Preview Working closely with the Chief Fiscal Officer and Assistant Chief Fiscal Officer in the Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services OFMS, this position helps define the agencys fiscal goals and objectives as the Bureau Chief of Budget and Cost Management.
Key responsibilities include:
• Developing and implementing the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services ODJFS biennial budget • Managing payroll projections • Overseeing the cost allocation plan • Maintaining the agencys coding structure • Supporting many other essential fiscal functions
The 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.
Success also depends on understanding both program and fiscal processes, managing expectations across many stakeholders, and serving as a primary point of contact for fiscal matters within ODJFS.
Key Responsibilities
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.
PNs 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:
• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Other benefits
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.
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:
• Health insurance • Retirement plans • Paid time off • Life insurance • Disability benefits • Other benefits
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 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5
NOTE Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting and 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 Ohios E1 Pay Schedule.
Pay Range 15 Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range step 1 currently $43.09 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:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 $43.09 $45.51 $48.08 $50.72 $53.54 $56.47 $58.79 $61.56
At Hire 6 Months 18 Months 30 Months 42 Months 54 Months 66 Months 78 Months
The ideal candidate at minimum must have the following:
OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3 OPTION 4 OPTION 5
NOTE Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting and 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 Ohios E1 Pay Schedule.
Pay Range 15 Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range step 1 currently $43.09 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:
Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 $43.09 $45.51 $48.08 $50.72