CHIEF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
- Salary: Up to $257,000.00 Annually D.O.E. USD
- Negotiable/DOQ: Yes
- Apply By: Oct 23, 2025
- Full Time
- Accounting and Finance
- Administration and Management
- Executive
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Summary
Under limited supervision from the Court Executive Officer, the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer is a member of the Court’s executive management team and performs a wide range of complex executive management duties over all finance and administrative functions, including the day-to-day strategic planning and implementation of Court programs and policies. The position is responsible for finance, accounting, business analytics, collections, facilities operations, financial planning, and procurement services. In addition, the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for court-ordered payments, facilities access, emergency preparedness, internal audits, and serves as a security liaison with the Orange County Sheriff on matters related to facility and court staff safety. The position provides assistance and guidance to the Court Executive Officer, Judicial Officers, and acts as executive liaison to various committees, workgroups, and collaboratives with external agencies. The position may represent the Court in sensitive situations and performs related duties within the area of assignment.
The Chief Finance and Administrative Officer is an at-will, executive management classification reporting directly to the Court Executive Officer. The Chief Finance and Administrative Officer is responsible for providing direction and supervision to management, supervisor, professional, technical, and administrative staff. The Chief Finance and Administrative Officer maintains compliance with state and local regulations, court policies, and best practices while promoting efficiency, providing transparency, and taking accountability for financial and administrative functions.
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Job Description
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Job Requirements
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related financial field, and six (6) years of full-time (or equivalent) 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:
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Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public or judicial administration.
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Possession of a Certified Public Accountant Licensure.
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California trial court finance and budget experience.
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Four (4) or more years of experience in the management of a large-scale finance operation with various units in several locations.
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Experience serving as a Court designated representative or liaison to one or more justice system stakeholders.
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Experience successfully implementing several significant multi-agency projects/initiatives.
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Availability to periodically work evenings and weekends, if needed.
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Special Instructions
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Orange County Superior Court
Show moreThe Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.
Our court is recognized for innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.
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