Financial Analyst Supervisor

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 candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

Option 1:

• 54 months experience or 54 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 2:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;

• AND 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.

Option 3:

• Completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field;

• AND 18 months experience or 18 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadhseet software

Option 4:

• 12 months experience as Senior Financial Analyst, 66563

Option 5:

• The 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.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $40.40 per hour). 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. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

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.

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov.

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations

The Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations (OUIO) administers Ohio's unemployment insurance program, which provides short-term income to unemployed workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. It reduces the hardship felt by families during periods of temporary unemployment and bolsters the local economies by maintaining the purchasing power of the unemployed worker. Learn more about the office by visiting the ODJFS OUIO webpage at jfs.ohio.gov/ouc.

What You Will Do

This position is in the Office of Unemployment Insurance Operations, Performance and Systems, Finance Section, Accounting Unit. 

Key responsibilities of this position include:

• Supervise staff who handle daily cash management tasks

• Approve deposits and withdrawals for the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

• Make sure all federal reports are accurate and submitted on time

• Review staff ledger entries to ensure they are correct and follow requirements

• Ensure state and county child support agencies receive the correct withheld payments

• Communicate with customers occasionally by phone, email, or other methods

• Train and develop staff so they become skilled, confident and effective in their roles

• Flexibility\: Able to quickly adjust to changing priorities

Recommended Skills

• Leadership\: Inspire confidence, communicate clearly and support your team

• Lead by example\: Show integrity, professionalism and accountability

• Do the right thing\: Make ethical choices, even when they're difficult

• Time management\: Stay organized, manage your time well, and handle multiple tasks effectively

• Technology skills\: use Excel to analyze data, create and edit documents in Word, use Microsoft Teams for communication and collaboration

• Critical thinking\: Evaluate situations, think analytically, and consider different options before deciding

• Resourceful\: Use available tools, knowledge, and people to solve problems

• Collaborative\: Work well with others to meet team and department goals

• Adaptive\: Adjust quickly when circumstances or priorities change

Schedule\: Full-time

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 8\:00 a.m. and 5\:00 p.m. 

Location\: This position will be headquartered in an ODJFS Facility in one of the following cities - Columbus, Akron, or Dayton. This determination will take into account the proximity to the applicant's home address.

Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Akron - 172 S. Broadway Street, Akron, OH 44308
Dayton - 6680 Poe Avenue, Dayton, OH 45414

Travel\: Minimal travel is required for this position

PN(s)\: 20032395

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.

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.