Financial Grants Reporting Administrator

The Ohio Department of Development is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative Financial Grants Reporting Administrator to support the accurate reporting and financial reconciliation of the Department’s federal grant programs. This role is responsible for preparing federal grant reports, performing monthly expenditure and revenue reconciliations, and working closely with program and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

The Financial Grants Reporting Administrator plays a key role in maintaining the integrity of federal grant data and supporting compliance with federal regulations. This role is well suited for a candidate with experience in federal grant reporting and/or familiarity with OAKS. The Financial Grants Reporting Administrator will maintain reporting accuracy, support audit readiness, and contribute to the effective stewardship of public funds that support communities across Ohio.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepares and submits all required federal financial reports for the Department’s grant programs in accordance with award terms and federal reporting requirements.
• Works independently in OAKS to obtain financial data and coordinates with program staff and accounting staff to verify required data and metrics necessary for federal reporting.
• Ensures reporting submissions are complete, accurate, timely, and supported by appropriate documentation prior to review and approval.
• Performs recurring and ongoing reconciliations of grant expenditures and revenues between OAKS, Salesforce, and the federal reporting platforms.
• Works collaboratively with program teams, finance staff, and other state/federal partners to support accurate grant reporting and financial tracking.
• Supports compliance with federal grant requirements, including the Uniform guidance, by following established policies and procedures.

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

• At least 3–5 years of experience in public sector financial management, budgeting, or grants/contracts oversight.
• Experience with financial systems such as OAKS or other ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated understanding of state procurement, budgeting, and compliance processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar workflow/reporting tools is a plus.
• Commitment to customer service and continuous process improvement.

Supplemental Information

This position requires you to work in the office, Monday-Friday. The job is located in the Vern Riffe building, 77 South High St. Columbus, OH 43215

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.