Senior Financial Analyst (PN )

• Current Department of Developmental Disabilities OCSEA employees shall receive first consideration pursuant to Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Candidates who apply for this position will be required to complete and pass a jobrelated proficiency assessment as part of the selection process. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and successfully pass the required test will be scheduled for an interview.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
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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

Lead and execute complex billing accounts receivable and accounts payable activities in OAKS and related systems (CBOSS Ohio Buys KeyBank Navigator TOS Payment Management System).
Independently process highvolume billing streams including Medicaid waiver billings administrative fees franchise fees and reimbursement billings.
Review and authorize revenues expenditures vendor payments contract billings encumbrances petty cash and payment card transactions.
Manage invoice intake mail distribution physical documentation workflows and related fiscal processing.
Process refunds and support financial controls for supplier payments pcard transactions and stop payments.
Serve as backup for Capital Expenditure processing for Central Office and Developmental Centers.

Reconciliation & Compliance

Conduct advanced reconciliations of bank accounts petty cash aged receivables and other fiscal accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Identify coding errors resolve transaction discrepancies and ensure fiscal entries align with appropriate funding sources.
Manage debt collection activities including issuing collection letters and certifying delinquent debts to the Ohio Attorney Generals Office (ORC 131.02).
Maintain and update desk procedures workflows reconciliation protocols and auditready documentation.
Audit financial processes for compliance with internal controls and statutory requirements; recommend improvements.

Liaison Training & Leadership

Serve as a lead financial liaison between Central Office Developmental Centers County Boards ICFs and OBM to resolve billing issues and support policy and procedural implementation.
Provide fiscal guidance training and mentorship to finance staff and program stakeholders including coaching Fiscal Analysts on updated protocols and capitalrelated financial procedures.
Lead or support financial process improvement projects crosstraining programs interdepartmental collaboration and system upgrades.

Special Programs & Inter-Agency Coordination

Oversee specialized program invoicing (e.g. Internet Assistance Rental Assistance) including ISTVs and interagency fiscal coordination.
Manage EDI invoice processing and ensure accuracy across electronic financial transactions.

Reporting Analytics & Strategic Support

Design develop and maintain financial reporting and analytics using Excel COGNOS Tableau and OAKS BI.
Generate fiscal reports aging schedules reconciliation summaries and conduct trend and data validation analysis.
Prepare financial reports and documentation for ODM OBM and other oversight bodies ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
Contribute to budgeting and forecasting through expenditure tracking voucher analysis and fiscal yearend closeout support.

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.

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.

42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. 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. 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. 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.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

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Who Are We

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life. Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• • Inclusion
  • Partnership
  • Respect