Ohio Department of Commerce
Senior Program Operations Manager
Ohio Department of Commerce, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
We are looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team in our Office of Division Support in the Community Services Division (CSD). This position includes opportunities to work independently while using your forensic accounting and attention to detail skill set to assist program offices with their grant accounting.
As a Senior Program Operations Manager , you will provide technical assistance and review on program and grant budgets, while ensuring that reporting to Federal and State funders is accurate and grants are fully reconciled at the end of the grant lifecycle.
Some of the duties you will perform:
Create and enforce procedures that ensure accurate processing of development funds and pass-through funds. Assist in development of systems and guidelines for fiscal and grant management.Serve as liaison between Legal, Finance and Audit Offices regarding fiscal concerns. Prepare periodic program financial status reports and trains staff on how to utilize.Monitor and evaluate grantee fiscal reporting and expenditure patterns as well as monitor for irregular actives in CSD fiscal records.Monitor Federal and State regulatory and program updates to keep CSD operations in compliance.Reconcile grants throughout their lifecycle to ensure that by the end of the reporting period all financial data is accurate.Proactively work with program and budgeting teams to fully draw grant funding and efficiently spend to meet timeliness benchmarks.
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 CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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
Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, accounting, economics, business administration, political science or related area
OR equivalent work experience.Experience in program and/or project budgeting.Experience with Federal regulations and program compliance.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with experience dealing with many types of people at various levels.Computer proficiency with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.Must possess valid driver's license and be able to occasionally travel to various sites around Ohio.
As a Senior Program Operations Manager , you will provide technical assistance and review on program and grant budgets, while ensuring that reporting to Federal and State funders is accurate and grants are fully reconciled at the end of the grant lifecycle.
Some of the duties you will perform:
Create and enforce procedures that ensure accurate processing of development funds and pass-through funds. Assist in development of systems and guidelines for fiscal and grant management.Serve as liaison between Legal, Finance and Audit Offices regarding fiscal concerns. Prepare periodic program financial status reports and trains staff on how to utilize.Monitor and evaluate grantee fiscal reporting and expenditure patterns as well as monitor for irregular actives in CSD fiscal records.Monitor Federal and State regulatory and program updates to keep CSD operations in compliance.Reconcile grants throughout their lifecycle to ensure that by the end of the reporting period all financial data is accurate.Proactively work with program and budgeting teams to fully draw grant funding and efficiently spend to meet timeliness benchmarks.
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 CoverageFree Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility periodPaid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per yearChildbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leaveEducation 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
Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, accounting, economics, business administration, political science or related area
OR equivalent work experience.Experience in program and/or project budgeting.Experience with Federal regulations and program compliance.Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills with experience dealing with many types of people at various levels.Computer proficiency with experience using word processing, spreadsheet and database software required.Must possess valid driver's license and be able to occasionally travel to various sites around Ohio.