Chief Financial Officer; Deputy Director

Overview

Job Description - Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director) -  (250008E0)

Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director) -  (250008E0)

Organization:
Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Human Resources

Unposting Date:
Ongoing

Work Location:

James A Rhodes Office Tower, 11th Floor, 30 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH

Primary

Location:

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation:
Commensurate with education/experience

Schedule:

Full-time

Union:
Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill:
Accounting and Finance

Technical

Skills:

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Executive Leadership, Management

Professional

Skills:

Collaboration, Public Speaking

Chief Financial Officer (
Deputy Director
)

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James

A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will report to the Chief Strategy & Financial Planning Officer and play a critical role in defining agency goals and objectives. You will lead the agency’s financial strategy, oversee fiscal operations, monitor local boards through audits, and ensure compliance with all federal and state financial procedures. Your expertise will support hospital services, community funding, and revenue cycle efforts while maintaining strong relationships with legislators, state officials, and other key stakeholders.

• Financial Leadership: Direct the agency’s day-to-day financial operations, including budget management, financial reporting, business office operations, revenue cycle, community funding, and fiscal monitoring for hospitals and community services.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in defining the agency’s financial goals, developing policies and procedures, and implementing fiscal strategies to support hospital services and Ohio Pharmacy Services.
• Legislative & Policy Engagement: Represent the Chief Strategy & Financial Planning Officer in financial management discussions with legislators, elected officials, and state agencies such as the Office of Budget & Management and the Department of Administrative Services. Attend legislative hearings and provide expert financial testimony.
• Compliance & Oversight: Ensure adherence to all state and federal financial regulations and policies, mitigating risks and maintaining transparency in financial operations both for the state department and local boards of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health.
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise assigned staff, establish office goals, and provide professional development to staff to strengthen financial operations.
• Stakeholder
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Serve as a key representative for DBH in discussions with Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs),…