Financial Program Manager

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

Agency Contact Name and Information: Keia Dover- markeia.dover@dot.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Sep 6, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Dept of Transportation

1980 West Broad Street 4th Floor

Columbus 43223

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation: $40.40- $57.67

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 08:00 AM To 05:00 PM

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Transportation

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

Job Description

Financial Program Manager, Office of Accounting, PN 20064667

What You Will Do:

• Provide excellent customer service and assistance to internal customers for all aspects of travel program
• Develop, implement, and improve travel program business processes to ensure compliance with state and federal travel rules
• Work with ODOT Event Coordinator and Division/District personnel to ensure successful organization and execution of major conferences and events
• Compile, prepare, and validate travel data related to financial disclosure reporting for ODOT filers
• Assist and support Purchasing team functions; ensure proper purchasing guidance is followed, timely and accurate Payment card processing

Who we are looking for:

• Highly organized with great problem solving skills
• Excellent communicator with all levels in the organization
• Ability to mine, assemble, and accurately present data from multiple reporting systems
• Strong customer service skills and ability to understand the needs of the customer

Benefits to you:

• Enjoy an excellent work/life balance
• Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave
• Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
• Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 6 months
• Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
• Experience growth opportunities within organization.
• Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
• Receive a pension plan with 14% employer contribution.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

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
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental Information

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

All bargaining unit and exempt new hires to ODOT must serve a one year probationary period.

If this position is filled internally, the wage rate will be determined in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code.

This position has been designated as a Career Professional position per the Ohio Revised Code 5501.20.

ADA Statement

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.

Drug-Free Workplace

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.