Financial Planning Manager

What You'll Do:

No ag background, no problem! You'll learn all about agriculture from our top-notch experts who dedicate their lives to a cleaner, safer, better Ohio. The Division of Animal Health is looking for a Financial Planning Manager to add to their team!

This position is responsible for:

• Acts as the first managerial level class, works under general direction and requires considerable knowledge of business and public administration & accounting in order to plan, direct, and coordinate administrative & support functions (e.g., budgets, payables, purchasing, sourcing, asset management, grant/cooperative agreement financial management, contract financial management) for Division of Animal Health (AH/ADDL)
• Exercises initiative, adaptiveness, resiliency, & autonomy as a financial SME in managing and coordinating approved budgets, training of subordinate fiscal staff, purchasing & reporting financial duties under the direct input and guidance of the division leadership (e.g., Chief, Assistant Chief, Agriculture Inspection Admin, & Laboratory Director)
• Ensures financial operations of division are efficient and supportive of Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) operations, missions, and goals; oversees purchasing procedures &/or activities (e.g., direct purchase, term contracts, leases & personal service contracts, service agreements)
• Receives work direction and direct input from division leadership as policy or based on prioritized needs
• Assists chief in preparation of division biennial budget requests (e.g., analyze proposals, prepare financial analytics, coordinate division budget proposal) & r eviews proposed spending plans and financial projections
• Ensures actual spending is consistent with proposed spending plans/budgets
• Makes forecasts concerning spending patterns, m aintenance & equipment funding/spending levels
• Recommends appropriate action with respect to proposed expenses across division & analyzes fiscal activities of division or prioritized areas of responsibility for the division
• Formulates, develops and implements financial policies/SOPs
• Monitors accounts for division physical inventory (e.g., laboratory & office equipment), prepares &/or coordinates inventory/asset accountability reports as required
• Assists in providing periodic capital improvement funding requests & verifies reimbursement eligibility
• Produces invoices as required & approves invoices for payments, reimbursements, supply orders, & inventory
• Acts as liaison with other federal grant offices, ODA divisions, vendors & private industry
• Researches & responds to inquiries & complaints
• Submits grant applications for division
• Provides fiscal assistance in development of proposals and projects
• Coordinates and communicates with ODA Fiscal Division & meets regularly with division leaders and ODA Fiscal Division to assist & advise & ensure uniform application of department and state policies and procedures are adopted and implemented
• Provides regular updates to division leadership team on budget status, funds availability, recommendations for spending, etc.
• Adapts and responds to policy changes for fund usage based on division needs & improves and optimizes ordering for field staff
• Provide deadlines to the staff for fiscal year spending, work to minimize payment card transactions
• Fulfills administrative/signatory role for federal agreements
• Supervises assigned staff & performs other duties as assigned

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:

ODA 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.

What's in it for you:

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

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums are available the following month after your hire date.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of his/her salary towards his/her retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

Maternity Benefits

• 12 weeks paid childbirth leave at 70% with option to supplement to 100%

• Expanded maternity health care benefits available to state employees enrolled in the Ohio Med PPO and Ohio Med NN (narrow network) medical plan options. Several prenatal, childbirth, and post-childbirth services are provided at no out-of-pocket cost to employees utilizing network providers.

• Examples of services now covered by network providers at 100% include:

o Prenatal care, including physician visits and examinations.

o Home health care services designated as maternity care (for expectant members on bed rest).

o Inpatient claims for all types of delivery.

o Inpatient NICU claims, from birth through discharge.

o Postpartum care, including office visits for follow-up, and procedures/treatments directly related to maternity.

• Medications prescribed for both antepartum and postpartum conditions (e.g., morning sickness, postpartum depression). Medical services provided by non-network providers will be processed at the applicable coinsurance, deductible, and out-of-pocket limits.

• Prescription drugs that are directly related to maternity care are covered with no copay. The State of Ohio has collaborated with the prescription drug third-party administrator (OptumRx) to provide a list of covered medications that can be approved for zero copay via prior authorization from providers.

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

4 years' experience in business or public administration

OR

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration

AND

2 years' experience in business management

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above