State of Ohio · 1 month ago
Assistant Deputy Director (Deputy Chief Fiscal Officer)
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through various assistance programs. They are seeking an Assistant Deputy Director to oversee the agency's budget preparation and administration, ensuring compliance with federal requirements and managing financial operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Oversees the receipt, tracking, and reporting of numerous federal grants
Ensures daily compliance with federal requirements and accurate financial reporting
Manage agency financial operations by managing revenues, disbursement, obligations through established coding and accounting services
The position requires serving as the primary contact with funding and monitoring sources such as U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, General Accounting, and the Office of Budget Management
Acts as a key advisor to the Director and serves as backup to the Deputy Director on all fiscal issues
Directly manages fiscal operations performed by the Bureau of Accounting, Bureau of Fiscal & Planning Operations, and Bureau of Grants Management
The successful candidate will also be persistent, thorough, detail-oriented, well organized, and able to independently manage multiple assignments
Qualification
Preferred
Fiscal analysis compiling data from multiple sources
Ability to work independently
Ability to prioritize work based on needs of the agency
Ability to direct staff, teach skills, and develop methods for process improvement
OAKS BI reporting
Ability to determine available funding and budget overages and shortages in appropriations and compare actual expenditures against estimated expenditures
Collect and analyze data
Develop financial reports
Prepare comprehensive reports containing analysis
Ability to learn/understand the State's fiscal structure
Ability to provide clear and concise written analysis, document analysis of fiscal matters, and direct and lead on fiscal issues
Benefits
Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after one year of continuous service.
Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums free starting the first of the month following start date.
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Paid Childbirth/Adoption leave
OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees.
The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement.
The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary.
The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan.
Company
State of Ohio
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.
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