Deputy Director (Chief Fiscal Officer)

Position Overview:

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) is seeking a strategic and experienced Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO) to lead the Office of Fiscal Administration. This is a key leadership role that oversees all fiscal, budgetary, and administrative operations of the agency. The CFO will work closely with executive leadership, provide expert financial guidance, and help ensure the Agency's fiscal strategies support our environmental mission across Ohio.

Key Responsibilities:

As the head of the Office of Fiscal Administration, the CFO supervises section managers and oversees a wide range of financial and administrative functions, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchasing, internal auditing, grants administration, and economic analysis. This role involves preparing and reviewing financial reports, maintaining key records, and serving as a spokesperson for fiscal matters on behalf of the Director. You'll play a hands-on role in developing and implementing financial systems and budgetary policies, ensuring sound budget control across the agency. You'll also coordinate the preparation of the agency's biennial budget request, analyze division submissions, and recommend funding levels aligning with program needs and agency priorities.

The CFO serves as a primary liaison with the Ohio Office of Budget and Management, represents Ohio EPA in budget meetings at the statewide and departmental levels, and provides technical expertise on complex budgetary issues. You'll be expected to investigate and advise on budget management challenges, propose strategic solutions, and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to both state and federal governments. In addition, this role involves supporting and training fiscal staff across the agency, offering guidance on budget preparation procedures, and fostering a high-performing team through effective hiring, evaluation, and professional development practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• Extensive experience in public sector fiscal management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and auditing.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary fiscal teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Ohio's budgetary processes and relevant state and federal fiscal regulations is highly desirable.

Job Skills: Accounting and Finance

Professional Skills: Decision Making, Leading Others, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail