Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

OverviewThe Superior Court of California, County of Orange is accepting applications for the position of 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. This recruitment may be used to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligible list for future vacancies. Annual salary: up to $257,000 DOE. Benefits highlights are listed below.ResponsibilitiesProvide executive leadership across finance, accounting, business analytics, collections, facilities operations, financial planning, procurement, and related 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 staff safety matters.Advise the Court Executive Officer, Judicial Officers, and committees; act as executive liaison to external agencies and working groups; participate in sensitive or high-profile matters as needed.Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, court policies, and best practices while promoting efficiency, transparency, and accountability in financial and administrative functions.Minimum QualificationsREQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related financial field, plus six (6) years of full-time professional financial management experience within a court or another public agency, and 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 QualificationsMaster’s degree in business, accounting, finance, public or judicial administration.Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure.California trial court finance and budget experience.Four (4) or more years of experience managing a large-scale finance operation across multiple units and locations.Experience serving as a Court-designated representative or liaison to one or more justice-system stakeholders.Experience implementing significant multi-agency projects/initiatives.Availability to periodically work evenings and weekends, if needed.Additional InformationAPPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants must submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.SELECTION PROCESS: Step 1 – review of minimum qualifications; Step 2 – evaluation of supplemental question responses; Step 3 – interviews and background checks.REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: Accommodations available upon request. Contact LIST: May be used for current and future vacancies; list remains active until exhausted or a new recruitment opens.E-VERIFY: The Court participates in E-Verify for employment eligibility.QUESTIONS: Contact Ernest Montoya at (selected highlights)Medical plans: choice of five plans (HMO and PPO options).Retirement: OCERS defined benefit plan; 2.5% at 67; 401(a) for executives; OBP $4,500 annually; 457 plans; HRA; dental and vision; vacation/sick leave; 14 paid holidays; tuition reimbursement.Other: telework/on-site mix after 6 months, subject to court needs; various voluntary benefits and insurance options; EAP; discount programs; travel assistance and identity theft services; online privacy protection plan; and other standard benefits.Telework/On-Site OpportunityThe Chief Finance and Administrative Officer is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment, from a pre-designated home-based location within California. Telework is at the Court’s discretion and may be rescinded with 48 hours’ notice based on business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-23