State of Ohio
Job Description - Financial Manager (Grants) (2600000B)
Financial Manager (Grants) (2600000B)
Organization Budget and Management
Agency Contact Name and Information: Derek C. Talib
Unposting Date Jan 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location James A Rhodes Office Tower 34 30 East Broad Street 34th Floor Columbus 43215-3457
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: 43.09-61.56
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Grant Writing, Grants Administration
Professional Skills: Coaching, Leading Others, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!
Job Description What you’ll do:
Financial Manager (Grants) — Ohio Grants Partnership, OBM
Drive Ohio’s grant strategy and advance our mission: maximizing the value of grant funding through accountability, transparency, collaboration, fiscal integrity, and innovation.
As the
Grants Partnership Financial Manager , you’ll lead statewide strategy for grants management—setting policy, building partnerships, and ensuring Ohio optimizes every dollar to achieve the greatest impact. This is your opportunity to shape governance and deliver results that matter for communities across Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & develop a high‑performing grants team —coach, train, and evaluate staff; set section goals; and approve work products that keep Ohio’s grants portfolio running smoothly.
Set policy & practice —help craft OBM and enterprise‑wide procedures; interpret state and federal rules, legislation, and guidance; and advise on statewide impacts.
Be Ohio’s grants SME —stay current on federal changes, build knowledge of agency programs and allocations, and drive efficiency initiatives across the enterprise.
Partner across Ohio —coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities, track federal grant activity, and represent OBM and the State to federal, state, local, and association partners.
Support signature initiatives —from the Enterprise Grants Forum to outreach like the Ohio Grants Summit and Ohio Connects, you’ll help deliver training, resources, and communications.
Strengthen oversight —develop and manage processes such as subrecipient monitoring; provide technical assistance; and supervise staff conducting monitoring and related activities.
Ready to lead Ohio’s grant strategy?
Join OBM’s Ohio Grants Partnership and help
maximize the value of grant funding
through collaboration, transparency, and innovation.
Apply today.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.
Qualifications Minimum 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
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 (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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Financial Manager (Grants) (2600000B)
Organization Budget and Management
Agency Contact Name and Information: Derek C. Talib
Unposting Date Jan 7, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location James A Rhodes Office Tower 34 30 East Broad Street 34th Floor Columbus 43215-3457
Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation: 43.09-61.56
Schedule Full-time
Work Hours: 8:00 A.M. -5:00 P.M.
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills: Grant Writing, Grants Administration
Professional Skills: Coaching, Leading Others, Continuous Improvement
Agency Overview The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. OBM works with the Governor and every state agency in providing policy analysis, fiscal research, and financial management services. We help state agencies shape Ohio’s future by ensuring the proper and responsible use of state resources!
Job Description What you’ll do:
Financial Manager (Grants) — Ohio Grants Partnership, OBM
Drive Ohio’s grant strategy and advance our mission: maximizing the value of grant funding through accountability, transparency, collaboration, fiscal integrity, and innovation.
As the
Grants Partnership Financial Manager , you’ll lead statewide strategy for grants management—setting policy, building partnerships, and ensuring Ohio optimizes every dollar to achieve the greatest impact. This is your opportunity to shape governance and deliver results that matter for communities across Ohio.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & develop a high‑performing grants team —coach, train, and evaluate staff; set section goals; and approve work products that keep Ohio’s grants portfolio running smoothly.
Set policy & practice —help craft OBM and enterprise‑wide procedures; interpret state and federal rules, legislation, and guidance; and advise on statewide impacts.
Be Ohio’s grants SME —stay current on federal changes, build knowledge of agency programs and allocations, and drive efficiency initiatives across the enterprise.
Partner across Ohio —coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities, track federal grant activity, and represent OBM and the State to federal, state, local, and association partners.
Support signature initiatives —from the Enterprise Grants Forum to outreach like the Ohio Grants Summit and Ohio Connects, you’ll help deliver training, resources, and communications.
Strengthen oversight —develop and manage processes such as subrecipient monitoring; provide technical assistance; and supervise staff conducting monitoring and related activities.
Ready to lead Ohio’s grant strategy?
Join OBM’s Ohio Grants Partnership and help
maximize the value of grant funding
through collaboration, transparency, and innovation.
Apply today.
Why Work for the State of Ohio 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.
Qualifications Minimum 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
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 (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
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