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State of Ohio · 2 hours ago

Financial Manager (Grants)

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management (OBM) is the fiscal backbone of the State of Ohio enterprise. As the Grants Partnership Financial Manager, you will lead the statewide strategy for grants management, ensuring accountability and transparency while maximizing the value of grant funding.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Drive Ohio’s grant strategy and advance our mission: maximizing the value of grant funding through accountability, transparency, collaboration, fiscal integrity, and innovation

Lead & develop a high‑performing grants team—coach, train, and evaluate staff; set section goals; and approve work products that keep Ohio’s grants portfolio running smoothly

Set policy & practice—help craft OBM and enterprise‑wide procedures; interpret state and federal rules, legislation, and guidance; and advise on statewide impacts

Be Ohio’s grants SME—stay current on federal changes, build knowledge of agency programs and allocations, and drive efficiency initiatives across the enterprise

Partner across Ohio—coordinate with agencies on funding opportunities, track federal grant activity, and represent OBM and the State to federal, state, local, and association partners

Support signature initiatives—from the Enterprise Grants Forum to outreach like the Ohio Grants Summit and Ohio Connects, you’ll help deliver training, resources, and communications

Strengthen oversight—develop and manage processes such as subrecipient monitoring; provide technical assistance; and supervise staff conducting monitoring and related activities

Qualification

Financial administrationAccountingFinancePublic administrationPolicy developmentTechnical assistanceTeam leadership

Required

66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration

Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration

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

Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585

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

Benefits

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)

Company

State of Ohio

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Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.

Founded in 1803

Columbus, Ohio, USA

10001+ employees