Financial Program Manager

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.

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.

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.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.

As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews.  Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions.  An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.   Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Office of Human Resources ([email protected]).

54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.

-Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. 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 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

This is a remote position where the selected employee will work from home.  

Management Consulting\: Provides leadership and direction to fiscal consultants and support staff in the Office of Budget and School Funding, Financial Analysis and Oversight

·         Supervises staff directly involved in financial forecast process;

·         Plans, develops & manages administrative programs for fiscal distress, fiscal caution, fiscal watch and fiscal emergency school districts;

·         Supports & improves submission, compliance, & use of school district financial forecast data;

·         Develops and updates training materials, website content, and monitoring and tracking system; ensures retention policies and accessibility standards are maintained for department files;

·         Collaborates with agency staff (legal, data managers, EMIS) and external entities (school administrators, other state agencies, bond counsel);

·         Directs administrative action required to respond to questions & inquiries from superintendents, treasurers, & data acquisition sites regarding fiscal distress plans;

·         Provides status reports to legislator & DEW administrators;

·         Interprets laws & administrative rules;

·         Develops policy, procedures, processes & guidelines; and

·         Analyzes forecasts.

Fiscal Oversight\: Plans, develops, and manages administrative programs for school districts in fiscal distress, fiscal caution, fiscal watch, and fiscal emergency  

·         Interprets laws and regulations, consults with the Department’s legal counsel for advice and disseminates information to promote compliance;   

·         Develops, implements and redesigns financial analyses, written plan templates, financial recovery plan templates, presentations and/or other guidance materials;  

·         Recommends districts for fiscal oversight designation and release; 

·         Monitors compliance with state laws and regulations regarding fiscal oversight, financial recovery plans, fiscal solvency and financial integrity;  

·         Facilitates development of school district-specific written plans and financial recovery plans; 

·         Critically examines and/or edits documents for compliance, accuracy, quality and clarity; 

·         Evaluates and approves/disapproves school district written plans and financial recovery plans. 

Serves as chairperson or secretary/monitor to an assigned Financial Planning and Supervision Commissions on behalf of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (pursuant to Section 3316.05; 3302.10 ORC). 

·         Prepares materials for Financial Planning and Supervision Commissions\:  

·         Reviews local board of education actions and develops commission agendas; 

·         Recommends approval/disapproval of local board actions, proposed expenditures and budget revisions;  

·         Prepares commission meeting minutes and maintains official commission records. 

·         Responds to public information and record requests; 

·         Interprets laws and regulations, consults with the commission’s legal counsel, the Attorney General, for advice and disseminates information to promote compliance; and

·         Provides facilitative leadership to “fiscal emergency” commission members.

Bond Finance Duties\: Manages and supports the agency processes for establishing requirements and approving requests for bond financing.

·         Reviews requests for bond-related approvals to determine financial impact and makes recommendations.

·         Ensures requests comply with statutes, policies, and requirements; recommends approval.

·         Coordinates with bond counsels, school treasurers, and the Office of Chief Legal Counsel to resolve any concerns to obtain agency approval.

·         Develops and maintains bond financing applications; communicates status and prepares official approval documents.

·         Collaborates with OBM, Department of Taxation, and Auditor of State;

Unusual Working Conditions: Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. (Must be willing & able to secure a valid Driver’s License OR supply your own transportation).