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Fiscal Manager (Vacancy)

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Fiscal Manager (Vacancy)

Salary

$37.96 - $56.98 Hourly

Location

Varies by position

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

25-1253-V2

Department

60 Department of Public Utilities

Division

Office of the Public Utilities Director

Opening Date

09/08/2025

Closing Date

9/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Definition

This Fiscal Manager position will oversee the financial operations of the loan team at Columbus Water & Power-Fiscal Section. This position will:

+ Manage all existing state revolving loans that the Department uses to finance its capital improvement projects.

+ Contribute to the development of capital improvement budget and long-term financial strategies.

+ Supervise the staff responsible for producing accurate and timely loan financial reports, preparing loan applications, and processing loan reimbursement requests.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in complying with federal, state, and/or local government financial regulations and have experience with Ohio EPA and Ohio Water Development Authority loans (or equivalent).

Under administrative direction, is responsible for directing fiscal operations and activities for a department, division, or agency of City government; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Directs the preparation of the annual general, grant, and enterprise funds and the operating and capital improvements budgets; prepares the five-year capital improvements budget estimates;

Establishes guidelines, procedures, and forms for the maintenance of proprietary ledgers, budgetary control ledgers, allotment balances, preparation of financial reports, pre-audit of invoices, purchase orders, encumbrances, payroll, expense accounts, and other related accounting activities;

Confers with the Department of Finance and Management to make certain that departmental financial policies and procedures fall within the general framework of guidelines and procedures established for all agencies of City government;

Advises the executive, managerial, and fiscal staff of problems, issues, and matters relating to departmental finances;

Prepares revenue projections for special revenue and enterprise funds on a quarterly and annual basis;

Researches, develops, and establishes various rate and fee structures in accordance with governmental regulations to ensure viability of services or programs;

Prepares comprehensive financial reports and maintains detailed financial records;

Attends budget hearings called by the Department of Finance and Management and by City Council;

Initiates inventory controls, accounts receivable and accounts payable controls, appropriation and allotment controls, disbursement summaries, general vouchers, and transaction notices;

Serves as a liaison between the department/division/agency and other City agencies relating to departmental fiscal activities;

Performs cost analysis, revenue analysis, or cost/benefit analysis to research and develop solutions to resolve fiscal situations;

Informs the Director or Division Administrator of the status of various accounts and recommends actions to be taken with respect to the spending of large sums of money;

Keeps the Director and Division Administrator informed in a timely manner of all situations that could affect the accomplishment of departmental goals and objectives;

Participates in appropriate professional activities to stay current with developments in the field of fiscal management;

May represent the department’s/division’s fiscal position at meetings and on committees;

May supervise staff engaged in fiscal operations;

May review and approve on behalf of the Appointing Authority fiscal and other related documents and transactions if so designated by the Appointing Authority.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, or budget development. Substitution(s): A master's degree in public or business administration may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Test/Job Contact Information

Recruitment #: 25-1253-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alisha Ardolino

Department of Public Utilities

Office of the Public Utilities Director

910 Dublin Rd.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-3751

E:[email protected]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:

+ Medical

+ Dental

+ Vision

+ Short-term Disability

+ Life Insurance

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement

Specifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at (614)645-7206 for further information.

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Employer

City of Columbus

Address

77 N. Front Street, Suite 330

Columbus, Ohio, 43215

Phone

(614) 645-8301

Website

https://new.columbus.gov/Government/Departments/Civil-Service-Commission

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