Financial Manager (Budget Section Chief)

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 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. 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 Join a team that helps drive the financial health of the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. As the Budget Section Chief, you will lead a group that works closely with program areas across the agency. You will guide budget planning, provide clear fiscal analysis, and support decision-making that keeps our programs funded and running well. This role is a great fit if you enjoy solving problems, working with data, and building strong working relationships. Job Duties As the Budget Section Chief, you will: Lead and support budget staff by setting priorities, coaching team members, and guiding daily work. Assist the Senior Financial Manager in planning, directing, and coordinating agency budget and fiscal activities. Develop, recommend, and evaluate budget policies, procedures, goals, and objectives. Analyze and review subsidy and administrative budgets for assigned programs, such as Unemployment Insurance, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and Support Services. Coordinate all fiscal and program activities related to the biennial budget, including development, submission, and ongoing monitoring. Review program data and prepare projections for caseload-driven and subsidy programs. Build and improve projection models that help the agency understand financial needs and trends. Review legislative proposals for fiscal impact and prepare clear cost analyses. Track and analyze legislative changes from the Office of Budget and Management (OBM), the Ohio General Assembly, and the Legislative Services Commission. Communicate complex financial information in a way that is clear and useful to program partners. Stay current on state policies, fiscal procedures, and agency expectations to ensure accurate and timely work. Preferred skills Analyze fiscal data from multiple sources. Work independently and manage time well in a fast-paced environment. Prioritize work based on agency needs. Lead staff, teach skills, and support process improvement. Use OAKS BI or similar reporting tools. Identify available funding, monitor overages or shortages, and compare actual spending to estimates. Collect and interpret financial data. Create clear, well organized financial reports and summaries. Understand or learn the State of Ohio’s fiscal structure. Provide concise written analysis and communicate fiscal matters clearly. Additional Information Location This position will be headquartered in the James A. Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, 31st Floor, Columbus, OH 43215. Travel Travel required, as needed. Must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, you must have a valid drivers license. Pay Information Starting salary for non-state employees will be Step 1 of pay range 15. The current pay table can be found here: E1 Exempt Pay Schedule 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. Background check information The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.