Financial Analyst Supervisor

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

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

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.

The Office of Fiscal and Monitoring Services (OFMS) Fiscal Services Division is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring all the Agency's budget activities. This encompasses the biennial budget process, annual budget implementation, and projecting federal budget estimates. The Division is also responsible for the management of the Agency's revenue, disbursements and financial obligations as well as performing daily federal cash draws, reconciles and reports on federal grant status. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OFMS webpage.

What You Will Do

As the Financial Analyst Supervisor/AP Supervisor, you are the operational backbone of the Bureau of Accounting’s Accounts Payable (AP) operations. This is a hands‑on, high‑visibility supervisory role that requires daily oversight of multiple systems, continuous compliance monitoring, and direct leadership of financial analysts. You will also serve as the subject matter expert (SME) and primary point of contact (POC) for invoice and Salesforce‑related issues.

Daily Operational Tasks

Daily Tasks

• Review daily reports (Daily Entered, CMIA Violation, Discrepancy, Voucher Error).
• Approve vouchers.
• Release all OFIS interface files daily.
• Monitor team workload and assist with issues as they arise.
• Troubleshoot invoice and Salesforce issues as the SME.

Regular Responsibilities

• Create reversals when needed to restore balances.
• Reconcile unbalanced purchase orders.
• Prepare weekly reports for the Bureau Chief.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide staff mentoring.
• Lead staff meetings and present at quarterly meetings.
• Track Key Performance Measurements (KPMs).

Strategic and Leadership Responsibilities

• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback.
• Mentor staff for career growth and address performance concerns.
• Lead staff meetings and present at quarterly leadership meetings.
• Track and report on KPMs and performance benchmarks.
• Prepare weekly updates for the Bureau Chief.
• Serve as SME on projects and work groups.
• Collaborate with external business partners to improve internal processes.
• Establish quality‑control standards to maintain output standards.

What Makes This Role Rewarding

• Clear, measurable impact with direct results of leadership visible each day.
• Opportunity to serve as a trusted expert and resource for the team and the organization.
• Wide variety of responsibilities, including technical work, leadership, and strategic projects.
• Strong relationship‑building across departments and with external partners.
• Skill development across multiple systems (OFIS, Salesforce, OFMS).
• Platform to present and influence during quarterly leadership meetings.
• Meaningful opportunities to mentor staff and support their career growth.
• Contribution to a critical function that keeps the organization operating smoothly.

Recommended Skills

Technical Skills

• Strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to learn financial systems quickly.
• Experience with report creation and data analysis.

Leadership Skills

• Daily supervision and support of team members.
• Ability to coach staff and address performance issues.
• Strong problem‑solving skills to prevent issues before they occur.

Personal Skills

• Excellent organization and time‑management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to stay calm and focused while managing multiple urgent tasks.

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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 ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

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Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

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Completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

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12 mos. exp. as Senior Financial Analyst, 66563. 

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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. 

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 This position is in the Pay Range 14. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $39.22 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.

At Hire

6

Months

18

Months

30

Months

42

Months

54

Months

66

Months

78

Months

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.

Schedule:  Full-time

Hours:  Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Travel:  As the position evolves, travel will become a minimum of 2 days per week covering all 88 counties.

Location: This position will report to the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower at 30 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215

PN(s):  20038765

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.