State of Ohio
Financial Program Manager (Contract 250009KP)
Agency: Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM)
Primary Location: Columbus, OH (United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus)
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 34th Floor, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-3457
Contract Number: 250009KP
Agency Contact: Derek C Talib
Unposting Date: January 1, 2026 4:59:00 AM
Compensation: $39.22 – $55.99
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Union: Exempt from Union
Key Responsibilities
Manage and assist staff with processing financial transactions in OAKS, including but are not limited to ISTV attachments, correctives, and deletes
Voucher approvals, reversals, and corrective vouchers
Approving OhioBuys requisitions
Unpaid voucher and duplicate payment analysis
Controlling Board entries and cash transfers
Tier 2 ServiceNow case resolution
Management & Leadership Duties
Approve journals and ensure quality control and assurance
Oversee yearly purchase order encumbrance closure
Serve as OAKS Central Security Approver
Coordinate and set up the OBM Financial Forum
Collaborate with OBM Budget Analysts on Controlling Board and Director’s Requests
Manage Pay Cycle and General Revenue Fund reporting
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions
Experience with OhioBuys and ServiceNow
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques
Experience in training and developing employees
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with Controlling Board processes and state fiscal policies
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to handle fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, analyze data, prepare financial reports, and respond to confidential inquiries
Critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Familiarity with OBM and state/federal policies and laws governing OAKS financial modules and related transactions
Skills in using calculators, electronic devices, and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
Ability to establish a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor and listen and respond effectively to external and internal customer questions and concerns
Benefits
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)
Qualifications 54 months experience or 54 months training in financial administration. Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 30 months experience or 30 months training in financial administration. Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 18 months experience or 18 months training in financial administration. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Supplemental Information When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement 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 and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free 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.
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Primary Location: Columbus, OH (United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus)
Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 34th Floor, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215-3457
Contract Number: 250009KP
Agency Contact: Derek C Talib
Unposting Date: January 1, 2026 4:59:00 AM
Compensation: $39.22 – $55.99
Schedule: Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Union: Exempt from Union
Key Responsibilities
Manage and assist staff with processing financial transactions in OAKS, including but are not limited to ISTV attachments, correctives, and deletes
Voucher approvals, reversals, and corrective vouchers
Approving OhioBuys requisitions
Unpaid voucher and duplicate payment analysis
Controlling Board entries and cash transfers
Tier 2 ServiceNow case resolution
Management & Leadership Duties
Approve journals and ensure quality control and assurance
Oversee yearly purchase order encumbrance closure
Serve as OAKS Central Security Approver
Coordinate and set up the OBM Financial Forum
Collaborate with OBM Budget Analysts on Controlling Board and Director’s Requests
Manage Pay Cycle and General Revenue Fund reporting
Preferred Skills
Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions
Experience with OhioBuys and ServiceNow
Knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques
Experience in training and developing employees
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with Controlling Board processes and state fiscal policies
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to handle fiscal and budgetary variables, define problems, analyze data, prepare financial reports, and respond to confidential inquiries
Critical thinking skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Familiarity with OBM and state/federal policies and laws governing OAKS financial modules and related transactions
Skills in using calculators, electronic devices, and applicable software applications such as spreadsheets, databases, and word processing
Ability to establish a friendly atmosphere as a supervisor and listen and respond effectively to external and internal customer questions and concerns
Benefits
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)
Qualifications 54 months experience or 54 months training in financial administration. Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 30 months experience or 30 months training in financial administration. Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 18 months experience or 18 months training in financial administration. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above. NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
Job Skills: Accounting and Finance
Supplemental Information When completing your application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting.
If you require reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email the Human Resources contact on this posting so arrangements can be made.
The Director of OBM, or their designee, will interview all final candidates for this position.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
ADA Statement 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 and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug-free 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.
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