Director of Finance

Salary : $152,234.68 - $206,884.34 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26DF-01
Department: Financial Services
Opening Date: 09/21/2026

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.
The Opportunity
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.
What You'll Lead
In this role, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the Court's accounting, budget, revenue, and financial operations.
• Lead the development, administration, and presentation of the Court's annual budget.
• 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.
The Leader We're Looking For
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.

A qualifying master's degree, CPA, or CMA may substitute for two years of the required experience. 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.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the .

Competitive Compensation Package
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer:

• 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. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• 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. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.

Selection Procedures:

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. 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. Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at

At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.

Here's what you get when you join our team:

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.

• Substantial Contributions: 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:

• Employee Only: $1,324/month
• Employee + 1 Dependent: $2,463/month
• Employee + Family: $3,059/month

• 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 short-term and long-term disability benefits through Lincoln Financial.

• Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:
  • $50,000/$50,000

• 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.

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedule

• Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:
  • 9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.
  • 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.

• Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments
• Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn

Crushing Student Debt?
We've got you covered. 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.

This is more than a job-it's a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that's got your back.
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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". 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.

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Which best describes your level of education?

• High School or GED
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate degree

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How many years of increasingly responsible professional budget and/or accounting experience do you have?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• At least 2 years of experience
• At least 4 years of experience
• At least 6 years of experience

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How many years of full-time supervisory or management experience do you have where you are directing and overseeing the work of others?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• At least 1 year
• At least 2 years
• Two years or more

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Please describe your supervisory or management experience in detail. If none, indicate "none."Specify the employer, department, position held and dates when describing experience. If your experience is court or public sector specific, please indicate it.
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Are you a Certified Public Accountant or a Certified Management Accountant?

• Yes
• No

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Are you Project Management Professional (PMP) certified?

• Yes
• No

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What interests you about this position and this organization?
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Which previous job experience did you find the most rewarding and why?
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Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years? If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.

• Yes
• No

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Please explain any gap(s) in employment.
Required Question