Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Financial Services
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an accomplished financial leader to serve as our Director of Finance .
This is an opportunity to provide strategic financial leadership in a complex public-sector environment, helping ensure the Court's financial resources are managed with integrity, accountability, and a focus on long-term organizational priorities.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Finance provides strategic oversight of the Court's financial, budgetary, accounting, revenue, and fiscal administration functions while leading a team of professional and technical staff.
As Director of Finance, you'll operate at the intersection of finance, strategy, operations, and leadership.
You'll oversee complex financial operations, guide budget development and administration, strengthen financial controls and processes, and provide sophisticated analysis and recommendations that influence Court-wide fiscal planning and executive decision-making.
Just as importantly, you'll lead people while developing a collaborative, service-oriented team committed to financial integrity, accountability, and excellence.
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Court's accounting, budget, revenue, and financial operations.
Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, goals, performance standards, and operational strategies.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, governmental accounting standards, and applicable federal, state, Judicial Branch, and Court requirements.
Manage complex revenue distributions, reconciliations, trust accounts, and local, state, and federally funded revenue streams.
Analyze complex financial and operational issues and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems, service delivery, and organizational effectiveness.
Lead complex projects and financial initiatives while establishing priorities, accountability, and clear deliverables.
Support audits and maintain productive relationships with auditors, banks, vendors, financial institutions, and partner agencies.
Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate professional and technical staff while building a high-performing team.
The Director also serves as a key advisor to the Chief Financial Officer and represents the Court with other public and private organizations, professional groups, contractors, and external partners.
We're looking for a financial professional who sees beyond the numbers. The successful candidate will combine deep financial expertise with the ability to think strategically, communicate complex information clearly, develop people, and translate financial data into meaningful recommendations.
The position requires the ability to analyze complex accounting issues, draw sound conclusions, exercise independent judgment, direct the work of others, and maintain accurate and timely financial reporting.
Candidates should possess a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful performance, such as a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or a closely related field, along with:
Six years of increasingly responsible professional budget and/or accounting experience, including two years of full-time supervisory or management experience directing and overseeing the work of others.
Additional qualifying professional experience may also substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Experience in a California Trial Court or government agency, CPA or CMA credentials, and PMP certification are identified as desirable qualifications.

There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. Fourteen (14) paid holidays
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click

Résumés 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. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Sunday, October 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.
All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable. Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Top-Tier Health Coverage : Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.

~ Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100% , which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions:
Financial Flexibility : Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Peace of Mind : Secure supplemental life insurance and comprehensive s hort-term and long-term disability benefits through Lincoln Financial .

Golden Retirement : Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension, Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options and a 401(a) account where the court contributes $50 per pay period.
Emotional Wellness : Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.
14 Paid Holidays

• 4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week .
• Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule , blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.

We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification -so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.
NOTE: 'See résumé', 'See above', or copy and paste of your résumé are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
Bachelor's Degree
How many years of increasingly responsible professional budget and/or accounting experience do you have?
How many years of full-time supervisory or management experience do you have where you are directing and overseeing the work of others?
Are you Project Management Professional (PMP) certified?