Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

Position Overview

As the Chief Financial Officer, you will report to the Chief Strategy & Financial Planning Officer and play a critical role in defining agency goals and objectives. You will lead the agency’s financial strategy, oversee fiscal operations, monitor local boards through audits, and ensure compliance with all federal and state financial procedures. Your expertise will support hospital services, community funding, and revenue cycle efforts while maintaining strong relationships with legislators, state officials, and other key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership: Direct the agency’s day-to-day financial operations, including budget management, financial reporting, business office operations, revenue cycle, community funding, and fiscal monitoring for hospitals and community services.
Strategic Planning: Assist in defining the agency’s financial goals, developing policies and procedures, and implementing fiscal strategies to support hospital services and Ohio Pharmacy Services.
Legislative & Policy Engagement: Represent the Chief Strategy & Financial Planning Officer in financial management discussions with legislators, elected officials, and state agencies such as the Office of Budget & Management and the Department of Administrative Services. Attend legislative hearings and provide expert financial testimony.
Compliance & Oversight: Ensure adherence to all state and federal financial regulations and policies, mitigating risks and maintaining transparency in financial operations both for the state department and local boards of Alcohol, Drug, and Mental Health.
Team Leadership & Development: Supervise assigned staff, establish office goals, and provide professional development to staff to strengthen financial operations.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Serve as a key representative for DBH in discussions with Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs), community providers, and other mental health and addiction service organizations.
Executive Representation: Act as the Chief Strategy & Financial Planning Officer in their absence and represent the agency in high-level financial meetings and committees.

This position is unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A) (9).

Education &/or experience in accounting or finance or other relevant experience as determined by the appointing authority.

Technical Skills: Accounting and Finance, Management, Budgeting, Executive Leadership

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Public Speaking

Required Educational Transcripts

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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information

Human Resources

Unposting Date

Ongoing

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 11

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

Commensurate with education/experience

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Accounting and Finance

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Accounting and Finance, Executive Leadership, Management

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Public Speaking

Agency Overview

Chief Financial Officer

(Deputy Director)

Who We Are

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
Value Driven
Innovative (Yes Before No)

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 health and 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.

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Chief Financial Officer (Deputy Director) - 20036025