Financial Program Manager

DCY is seeking a financial program manager to oversee grants, contracts, and funding programs supporting child services initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate financial programs across Child Care, Children Services, Early Intervention, Home Visiting, and other DCY programs.
• Develop grant programs, interagency agreements, and performance measures.
• Prepare and oversee RFPs/RFGAs, eligibility procedures, and fiscal allocation processes.
• Seek and apply for federal grant opportunities to support policy implementation.
• Monitor grantees, providers, and data submissions to ensure compliance and evaluate program outcomes.
• Design tracking systems to ensure efficient use of federal and state funding.
• Provide guidance to local agencies, contractors, and sub‑grantees on financial and programmatic responsibilities.
• Manage contract processing, change orders, and program close‑outs.
• Prepare reports and respond to inquiries from federal, state, local, and public partners.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Attend meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed.
• Develop correspondence, reports, and maintain records and logs.
• Travel required; valid driver’s license or reliable transportation needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience in financial program management, grants, and contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state funding requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
  
  

Pay Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be step 1 of the salary range associated with this position. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Based on collective bargaining and legislative activity, there may be cost of living increases awarded annually. 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

Pay Range

Exempt/14

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Hourly

$39.22

$41.46

$43.68

$46.05

$48.66

$51.36

$53.49

$55.99

Annual

$81,578

$86,237

$90,854

$95,784

$101,213

$106,829

$111,259

$116,459

Background Check Information

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.

Status Of Posted Positions

You can check the status of your application online be signing into your profile and clicking the “My Jobpage” tab to view completed submissions and submission details. If you have questions other than your applications status, please direct them to DCY.HumanResources@childrenandyouth.ohio.gov.

54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. financial administration.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• Or completion of graduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in financial administration.
• 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.
  
  

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Organization

Department of Children and Youth

Agency Contact Name and Information

sydney.flora@childrenandyouth@ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Dec 25, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Children&Youth N. High Complex

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$39.22 hr

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills

Analyzation

Agency Overview

About us

Our mission is to promote positive, lifelong outcomes for Ohio youth through early intervention, quality education, and family support programs. At DCY, we offer our employees a rewarding work experience in public service helping Ohioans achieve a sustainable lifestyle that includes generous benefit options and a flexible work life balance making our agency a great place to work! To learn more about DCY, please visit our website at  Department of Children and Youth | Ohio.gov.

Location Requirements

DCY’s core hours of operation are Mon-Fri from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across DCY divisions.Employees may begin as early as 7:00am & as late as 9:00am, based on supervisory approval. This position performs work on-site daily at DCY’s office space.