Financial Manager, Office of Federal & Capital Accounting

Financial Manager, Office of Federal & Capital Accounting, PN 20063568 (260006EM)

Organization

Transportation - Central Office

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

Unposting Date

Sep 2, 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: $44.38-$63.41

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours: 7:30am-4:00pm

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Developing Others

Agency Overview

Job Description

Financial Manager, Office of Federal & Capital Accounting, PN 20063568

What You Will Do:

• Lead and mentor the Accounts Payable Team by coaching and developing employees;
• Provide prompt, solution-driven customer service to both internal and external customers;
• Manage Capital and Operating Accounts Payable operations while implementing policies, procedures, and efficiency goals;
• Work in partnership with cross-functional divisions/offices and external vendors to build strong working relationships and streamline financial operations;
• Demonstrate a strong ability to solve problems and communicate effectively; and
• Maintain a high level of organization and strong attention to detail to ensure error-free transaction processing and data accuracy.

Who we are looking for:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Solution-oriented and analytically minded
• Communicative with exceptional customer service skills
• Leadership and people development experience

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

66 mos. exp. or 66 mos. trg. financial administration.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in public or business administration, accounting, finance or related field; 42 mos. exp. or 42 mos. trg. in financial administration.

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

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Financial Program Manager, 66585.

-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.