Senior Financial Analyst

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov.

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Senior Financial Analyst Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is looking for a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Finance team as a Senior Financial Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to support OOD’s mission of helping Ohioans with disabilities achieve quality employment and independence by ensuring strong financial operations and responsible use of public funds.

In this role, you will lead financial analysis and reporting efforts across the agency. You’ll work with multiple financial systems (e.g., OAKS FIN, AWARE, NCPS, BEWeb, and CATS) to research and resolve complex issues, track projections, and ensure data accuracy. Your work will involve preparing and presenting financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders, including those required by state and federal guidelines. You’ll also design custom reports using tools like Tableau and Cognos to help monitor fiscal processes and identify trends. As a lead worker, you’ll provide guidance and training to other financial staff and collaborate with IT and program teams to improve systems and solve problems.

A key part of this position includes managing the fiscal aspects of grants. You’ll oversee federal cash drawdowns, ensure compliance with grant requirements, and monitor the use of funds. You’ll also help maintain accurate records, reconcile transactions, and support audits and reporting processes. Your ability to interpret financial data, communicate clearly, and work well with others will be important to your success.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, experience with government financial systems, and the ability to use software tools to analyze and present data. This position plays an impactful role in supporting OOD’s financial health and ensuring that resources are used effectively to serve Ohioans with disabilities. 

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas. 

Division of Fiscal Management Overview

The Division of Fiscal Management oversees the financial resources of the agency in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies. This includes budget planning, revenue forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial reporting. Fiscal staff are responsible for ensuring transparency, accountability, and efficiency in the use of public funds, as well as identifying opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation. They may also be involved in long-term financial planning and analysis to support the agency's mission and objectives.  

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months 

66 Months 

78 Months 

90 Months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6 

Step 7 

Step 8  

Step 9

OCSEA 32

Hourly

$30.55

$31.88

$33.52

$35.15

$36.90

$38.70

$40.59

$42.62

$44.74

Annual

$63,544.00

$66,310.00

$69,722.00

$73,112.00

$76,752.00

$80,496.00

$84,427.00

$88,650.00

$93,059.00

Location Requirements

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Applications and Selections

Please ensure your online application and work experience clearly indicates how you meet minimum qualifications (MQs). Applications that fail to demonstrate how they meet minimum qualifications will not be considered. If you meet the MQs through education, transcripts are required for consideration by attaching directly on the Additional Attachments section of the application (Step 7) or via email to OOD.TalentAcquisition@ood.ohio.gov. 

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact careers@ohio.gov.  

This position shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the OCSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement. The selection process consists of an in-person assessment structured interview. All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam. 

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

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.

42 months experience or 42 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

-OR completion of undergraduate 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 spreadsheet software. 

-OR completion of graduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance or related field AND 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software. 

-OR 12 months experience as Financial Analyst, 66562. 

-OR 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. 

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance, Business, Interpreting Financial Statements, Bookkeeping, Grants Administration, Analyzation, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Leading Others, Interpreting Data

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is amongst the top-ranked state agencies implementing inclusive and accessible planning and programming into businesses operations and services. We strive to hire, sustain, and promote a workforce that not only embraces this mission but is also reflective of the Ohioans we serve.

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact OOD.OandA@ood.ohio.gov so proper arrangements can be made. 

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.