What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Financial Analyst (PN 20035383, 20085423) position at Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities?
Job Overview
The Division of Fiscal Administration is responsible for capital and operating budgets, Medicaid rate development and rate setting, and several other financial functions vital to DODD operations.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to lead and execute complex financial processes across billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across systems including OAKS, CBOSS, Ohio Buys, KeyBank Navigator, and others. The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in public sector financial operations, a deep understanding of state and federal compliance standards, and a proactive mindset for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
What will you do?
Financial Operations & Transaction Management
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
42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Erica Darthard; erica.darthard@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Columbus Dev Ctr Admin Bldg
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55 / per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for two Senior Financial Analysts
Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
The Division of Fiscal Administration is responsible for capital and operating budgets, Medicaid rate development and rate setting, and several other financial functions vital to DODD operations.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Analyst to lead and execute complex financial processes across billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. This position plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across systems including OAKS, CBOSS, Ohio Buys, KeyBank Navigator, and others. The ideal candidate will bring advanced expertise in public sector financial operations, a deep understanding of state and federal compliance standards, and a proactive mindset for process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
What will you do?
Financial Operations & Transaction Management
- Independently manage high-volume, multi-stream billing, including Medicaid waiver billings, franchise fees, administrative fees, and reimbursements to County Boards.
- Conduct advanced reconciliations of financial accounts such as aged receivables, petty cash, and bank accounts.
- Oversee timely collection of outstanding debts; issue collection letters and certify delinquent balances with the Ohio Attorney General's Office (ORC 131.02).
- Review and authorize payments, refunds, and vouchers; support compliance for supplier payments, P-card transactions, and capital-related expenditures.
- Serve as subject matter expert on coding errors, funding alignment, and transaction discrepancies.
- Serve as back-up for Capital Expenditures processing for Central Office and Developmental Centers.
- Manage specialized invoicing processes for programs like Internet Assistance and Rental Assistance, including ISTVs and inter-agency coordination.
- Design and maintain advanced financial reporting tools and dashboards using Excel, COGNOS, Tableau, and OAKS BI.
- Conduct trend analysis, data validation, and performance reviews to inform budgeting and forecasting.
- Prepare and submit reports to agencies such as the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) and the Office of Budget and Management (OBM).
- Audit financial processes and recommend improvements for internal controls and regulatory compliance.
- Provide input on policy updates, with emphasis on capital expenditures and invoice processing.
- Lead and support financial process improvement projects and system upgrades.
- Serve as a key liaison between DODD Central Office, Developmental Centers, County Boards, ICFs, and OBM.
- Provide ongoing training and mentorship to Fiscal Analysts and finance staff.
- Ensure compliance with updated fiscal policies and protocols; maintain detailed desk procedures and workflows.
- Manage invoice intake, mail distribution, and physical documentation to support operational efficiency.
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
- 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.
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- 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. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.
42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. 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; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. 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; 6 mos. exp. or 6 mos. trg. in accounting &/or finance to include an advanced level of experience in spreadsheet software.
- Or 12 mos. exp. 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 mos. of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.
Organization
Developmental Disabilities - Central Office
Agency Contact Name and Information
Erica Darthard; erica.darthard@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Columbus Dev Ctr Admin Bldg
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$30.55 / per hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Accounting and Finance
Technical Skills
Accounting and Finance
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail
Agency Overview
Join Our Team!
Accepting applications for two Senior Financial Analysts
Who Are We?
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here .
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