Accounting and Fiscal Services Director

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is now accepting applications for:

ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL SERVICES DIRECTOR DEADLINE TO APPLY

Deadline for applying for this recruitment is Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

SALARY INFORMATION

Accounting and Fiscal Services Director Annual Range:

$171,288.00 - $201,448.00

Anticipated Starting Rate:

$171,288.00 BENEFIT

HIGHLIGHTS

Choice of five medical plans Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula) $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Dental and Vision Plans Vacation and sick leave packages 14 paid holidays per year Tuition reimbursement

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

The job classification of Accounting and Fiscal Services Director is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees who are in good standing. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs. Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.

ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT

The 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. To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org .

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Accounting and Fiscal Services Director directs, manages, oversees, and supervises a wide range of programs and activities within Accounting and Fiscal Services unit which includes General Accounting (e.g. Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting and Audits, Payroll, and Alternate Defense) and Fiscal Services (e.g. Financial Processing & Audits, Trust Accounting, and Escheatment). The incumbent has responsibility over policy administration, personnel management, program management, cash control, budget and administration within their assigned area. The Accounting and Fiscal Services Director coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, departments, outside agencies and other stakeholders while providing highly responsible and complete professional support to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. The incumbent also performs related tasks within area of assignment. The Accounting and Finance Services Director is a single level professional classification reporting to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer. This classification is at the journey level and performs all related management functions in support of general accounting and fiscal services. The classification provides direction and supervision to management, supervisory, professional, technical, and administrative staff. For more details and to read the entire job description, click the following link:

ACCOUNTING AND FISCAL SERVICES DIRECTOR REQUIRED EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related financial field. •

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A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of professional experience in public finance, accounting, cash management, banking, financial analysis, policy development, and financial administration, including five (5) years of direct supervisory experience in a management and/or administrative capacity.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION

A master's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related financial field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

California trial court finance and budget experience. Experience successfully implementing several significant multi-agency projects/initiatives. Possession of a valid Certified Public Accounting (CPA) certification is highly preferred. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in business administration, finance, public administration, economics, accounting, or a closely related financial field is highly desirable. Availability to periodically work evenings and weekends, if needed.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit an online application and a supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an account/application, click HERE . For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking

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ésumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

SELECTION PROCESS

Step 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables; those candidates will be referred to step 2 in the selection process. Step 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, additional assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. Step 3: Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment. All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps for the selection process will include a local background and reference check to evaluate compatibility with court employment. Superior Court of Orange County provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

BACKGROUND CHECK A

thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for current and future needs. If an eligible list is established, it will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and occourts.org. If your contact information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

E-VERIFY

Superior Court of California, County of Orange, participates in the e-Verify program.

QUESTIONS?

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Ernest Montoya at emontoya@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE . Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer Follow us on social media! LinkedIn | Facebook | X