Financial Analyst

Salary : $76,804.32 - $106,342.92 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9611I
Department: 71630 - REVENUE AND ACCOUNTING
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Description
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.
Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Analyst performs responsible financial, statistical, budgetary, contract, procurement, data, procedural, legislative and organizational analyses in support of Court-wide operations. The position independently conducts complex research and analysis, develops financial projections and reports, and provides fact-based recommendations to support management and organizational decision-making. The Financial Analyst participates in budget development and administration, contract and procurement activities, program monitoring, and the development of policies, procedures, and operational improvements. The position works collaboratively with judicial officers, Court and County staff, executive leadership, contractors, and external agencies to coordinate programs and resolve financial and operational issues. Success in this role requires sound judgment, analytical ability, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of Court information.
Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial, budget, statistical, and operational data to support data-driven Court-wide decision making.
• Assist with the development and monitoring of budgets, forecasts, financial reports, business re-engineering projects, fund tracking, and other financial planning tools.
• Support procurement and contract activities, including solicitations, evaluations, and contract monitoring.
• Conduct research and special projects related to policies, programs, legislation, grants, and operational initiatives, applying critical thinking to complex issues.
• Develop spreadsheets, dashboards, and other analytical tracking tools, and communicate findings and recommendations verbally and in writing to stakeholders.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:
OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a closely related field* -AND- one (1) year of responsible experience involving budget and financial or accounting analysis.
OPTION II: Five (5) years of recent experience performing accounting and administrative support functions involving budget and financial or accounting analysis.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our page.
Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with financial, budget, statistical analysis, or legislative analysis, including interpreting legislation, regulations, or policy changes and assessing their potential impacts.
• Experience working with public-sector budgets, contracts, grants, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge and experience using analytical and data-visualization tools such as Excel, SharePoint, SAP, Oracle, Access, Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, Visual Basic and/or any of the Court's case management systems.
• Ability to clearly communicate complex and analytical findings to stakeholders.
• Experience managing multiple projects and working independently.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
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
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Rosalina Murillo, Staffing Partner

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Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.
MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click .



Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.



Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.



Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.


Holidays - 14 days per year.


Bereavement leave



Retirement
Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.


Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).


If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit .



Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).


Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the instructions.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a bachelor's degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) from an accredited college or university must be attached to your application at the time of filing. Failure to attach required documentation will result in the disqualification of your application.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand this requirement.

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Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience:

• OPTION I: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in public or business administration, finance, accounting, economics, public policy, or a closely related field* and One (1) year of responsible experience involving budget and financial or accounting analysis
• OPTION II: Five (5) years of recent experience performing accounting and administrative support functions involving budget and financial or accounting analysis*
• None of the above

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Describe your full-time responsible experience involving budget and financial analysis and/or forecasts. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."
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Describe your experience with governmental budget/finance in a public sector organization. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."
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What systems do you have experience with? (select all that apply)

• Excel
• SharePoint
• Sap
• Oracle
• Access
• Visual Basic
• Case Management System(s)
• Microsoft Power BI
• Tableau
• Do not have experience with these systems.

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Briefly describe your experience as indicated in the previous question. If not applicable, indicate N/A.
Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."
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Describe any experience you have reviewing legislation, policies, or other regulatory requirements and identifying potential fiscal or operational impacts and/or risks. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."
Required Question