Financial Program Manager​/Supplier Operations

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

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

• 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 Ohio Buys requisitions
• Unpaid voucher and duplicate payment analysis
• Controlling Board entries and cash transfers
• Tier 2 Service Now case resolution

• 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

• Knowledge of Ohio Administrative Knowledge System financial transactions
• Experience with Ohio Buys and Service Now
• 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

• 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)

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

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.

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.

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.