Deputy Director - Finance and Administration

Deputy Director Position

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking a Deputy Director to lead and coordinate comprehensive financial programs that align with the Court's strategic goals. Reporting to the Revenue Services Director, this role serves as a key subject matter expert in financial systems, supporting the development of innovative solutions for financial reporting, monitoring, and process improvement. The Deputy Director ensures compliance with statutes and regulations, financial policies, GASB, and GAAP, and oversees the Court's involvement in specialized financial programs driven by federal, state, and local initiatives. This position also acts as a strategic advisor to executive leadership and judicial officers on financial matters.

Key responsibilities include :

• Provide Strategic Financial Leadership Oversee complex funding allocations, forecasting, modeling, legislative analysis, and accounting functions to support high-level decision-making and strategic goals.
• Lead and Develop Teams Lead a team of 60+ staff, including Finance Administrators and Managers, with a focus on coaching, mentoring, enhancing performance, and fostering a culture of continuous growth and change agility.
• Direct Revenue Management and Financial Operations Including trust fund handling, fee and fine collection, accounting processes, and fund distribution in compliance with statutes and regulations.
• Ensure Fiscal Compliance Interpret and apply laws, court rules, and legislative changes to maintain adherence to policies and strengthen accountability.
• Drive Process Improvements and Effectiveness Evaluate workflows, automation efforts, systematic program review, implement internal controls, and lead modernization projects to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.
• Produce Executive Reporting Collaborate with all internal and external stakeholders to deliver data-driven decision support, reports, and resolve complex financial issues.
• Communicate Complex Financial Information Present and explain highly complex financial data, proposals, and recommendations clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders in meetings and other forums, such as legislative advocacy, and to support informed decision-making with a focus on impact and driving strategic results.

This is a telework eligible opportunity. This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial 3-6 month training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.

Selection requirements include the following options :

Note : Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

Application requirements include :

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review all the information detailed on our Applicant Support page. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

This recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below :

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.