Financial Specialist
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Job Description
Who We Are:
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported higher education institutions; manages Ohios school facility programs which support the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools;and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
The Commission sets uniform rules procedures and standardized documents for state construction under Chapter 153.
The legislature established the Commission in 2012 with the merger of the Ohio School Facilities Commission (OSFC) and the former Office of State 2013 the Commission undertook oversight of the cultural facilities grants program. In 2017 the legislature further folded all OSFC duties and responsibilities into the Commission consolidating guidance and oversight for its various programs into one entity.
In 2021 the Commission celebrated 100 years of public construction in the Buckeye State.
What We Do:
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohios school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects.
What Youll Do:
Provides oversight and fiscal management of grant programs including:
- Processing and reviewing reimbursement requests from subrecipients ensuring expenditures are eligible properly documented and aligned with grant agreements.
- Preparing and submitting quarterly and annual reports summarizing program activities expenditures outcomes and performance metrics in accordance with grant requirements.
- Monitoring subrecipients for compliance with applicable federal and state laws rules and grant conditions through desk reviews onsite visits and audits.
- Providing timely and accurate responses to subrecipients questions regarding program requirements allowable costs reporting procedures and documentation standards.
- Assisting in the development and implementation of grant-related policies guidance materials forms and training for subrecipients.
Manages the financial processes associated with retainage and lien funds for OFCC-administered construction projects including:
- Overseeing the timely and accurate deposit of retainage and lien funds into escrow accounts
- Coordinating the release of retainage and lien funds upon satisfaction of project milestones and lien resolution.
- Reconciling the escrow activity monthly.
- Ensuring fiscal controls & processes are followed for all escrow accounts
Drafts coordinates and manages the OFCCs Controlling Board (CB) requests ensuring submissions are timely accurate and compliant with state requirements.
Other duties as necessary
We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
OFCC values its internal diversity and pledges to cultivate an inclusive and engaging environment for all employees where differences are embraced and celebrated. The agency commits to building a workforce that champions the advancement of DEI principles and initiatives. The values on which these efforts are founded are respect empathy transparency equality and equal access.
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 ourTotal 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.
The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC) oversees capital projects undertaken by state agencies and state-supported institutions of higher education; manages Ohios school facility programs which provide support for the construction and renovation of public K-12 schools; and administers the funding for community-based cultural and sports facilities projects
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.
OFCC is committed to providing access inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any point during the interview process please contact .
Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience education and/or training related to the job duties of the position applying for. You must clearly identify how you meet the minimum qualifications throughout your application and in your supplemental question responses.
Background Information:
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis before appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.
- 3 years of experience in accounting finance budgeting auditing or other related experience
- 3 years of MS Excel experience
Preferred
- Grants administration experience
- Public finance experience
- Undergraduate degree in accounting finance economics etc.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
