Financial Analyst - 20048141 - Summit Behavioral Healthcare (SBH) - Cincinnati OH

At DBH Summit Behavioral Healthcare (SBH), part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, we provide high-quality services that support recovery and well-being. We value collaboration, accountability, and maintaining a safe environment for the individuals we serve.

About the role

SBH is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support fiscal operations, purchasing, and budgeting activities. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial processes, effective procurement, and compliance with state and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate purchasing and spending activities, including travel expenses, supplies, equipment, and service payments.
• Assist with budget processes, including monitoring encumbrances, coordinating funds, and tracking purchases requiring state-level approvals.
• Enter and maintain financial data in OAKS; prepare financial reports; process vendor documentation; and reconcile purchasing and payment transactions.
• Carry out procurement activities for the entire facility, ensure compliance with all purchasing requirements, compare vendor quotes, and coordinate delivery follow-up.
• Research vendors, draft solicitations, and support competitive bidding when needed.
• Maintain awareness of safety standards and use agency communication tools to stay current with required training.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field; 6 months experience or 6 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR 30 months experience or 30 months training in accounting and/or finance to include an intermediate level of experience in spreadsheet software.
• OR 12 months experience as a Financial Associate, 66561.
• OR equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Fiscal Academy may be substituted for 4 months of required accounting/fiscal experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications.

Unusual working conditions: May be required to work long or unusual hours during peak operational periods.

Qualifications

• Primary Job Skill: Accounting and Finance
• Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance; Bookkeeping; Budgeting; Purchasing, Stores, Inventory; Data Entry
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail; Customer Focus; Problem Solving; Verbal Communication; Written Communication

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Pay

$26.54 per hour (30 on the OCSEA Pay Range Schedule). Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (hours may vary).

Benefits

This is an hourly position covered by the OCSEA/AFSCME bargaining unit (union).

Location

Summit Behavioral Healthcare hospital, 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237 (Hamilton County).

About the agency

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

• DBH Values: Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven, Innovative (Yes Before No), Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.