Deputy Chief of Accounting

Deputy Chief of Accounting

The Ohio Department of Development is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking accounting leader to serve as our next Deputy Chief of Accounting. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and understands the importance of precision, accountability, and strong internal controls in public sector finance.

Beyond maintaining operational excellence, we are looking for someone energized by the opportunity to strengthen processes and enhance efficiency. The ideal candidate brings exceptional attention to detail, takes initiative, and sees opportunities for improvement in everyday workflows. This is a role for a hands-on leader who values accuracy, embraces accountability, and is excited to help shape and modernize accounting operations in support of the agency’s mission.

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee federal cash draw operations, including review, approval, reconciliation, and coordination with Reporting and Compliance staff.
• Review and approve treasury activities such as STAR Ohio investments, wire transfers, custodial account transactions, and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor daily accounting operations, including voucher processing, PIF submissions, payroll journal status, procurement workflows, and check management.
• Lead financial reporting, cash projections, fund reconciliations, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives across accounting and cash management functions.
• Support and advance Salesforce revenue management by transitioning deposit processes and ensuring accurate revenue tracking across systems.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. 

• Experience in governmental accounting, cash management, grant management, or treasury operations.

• Proficiency with financial management systems such as OAKS, Salesforce, or similar ERP/CRM platforms.

• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex financial data with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Previous supervisory experience required.

This position requires you to work in the office Monday-Friday with flexibility in starting and ending times. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215 

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.