Senior Financial Analyst

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.Talent Acquisitiono.gov.

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy‑related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.

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