Job Description

Overview

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is accepting applications for Chief Finance and Administrative Officer. Deadline to apply is Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PST. This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. An eligible list may be established to fill future vacancies.

Annual salary is up to $257,000 DOE. Benefits include choice of five medical plans, defined benefit retirement plan, 401(a) for executives, $4,500 optional benefit plan annually, optional deferred compensation program, health reimbursement arrangement, dental and vision plans, vacation and sick leave packages, 14 paid holidays per year, tuition reimbursement, and telework / on-site opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all finance and administrative functions, including finance, accounting, business analytics, collections, facilities operations, financial planning, and procurement services.
• Oversee court-ordered payments, facilities access, emergency preparedness, internal audits, and serve as a security liaison with the Orange County Sheriff on facility and court staff safety matters.
• Provide assistance and guidance to the Court Executive Officer, Judicial Officers, and act as executive liaison to committees, workgroups, and external agency collaboratives. Represent the Court in sensitive situations and perform related duties within the area of assignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related financial field.
• Six (6) years of full-time professional financial management experience within a court or another public agency, plus three (3) years of supervisory experience over professional accountants and/or other management staff.
• Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.
• Desired qualifications include: masters degree in business, accounting, finance, public or judicial administration; possession of a Certified Public Accountant licensure; California trial court finance and budget experience; four (4) or more years of experience managing a large-scale finance operation with various units in several locations; experience serving as a court-designated representative or liaison to justice system stakeholders; experience implementing significant multi-agency projects or initiatives; availability to periodically work evenings and weekends if needed.

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