Principal Financial Analyst

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.

With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Principal Financial Analyst is a strategic leadership role that drives the financial planning, analysis, and operational initiatives that support the Court’s mission and long-term goals. This position offers the opportunity to lead impactful projects, guide high-performing teams, and shape policies that improve organizational effectiveness across the Court.

Working in a dynamic and complex legal environment, the Principal Financial Analyst partners with executive leadership and judicial officers to deliver innovative financial solutions and effective data-driven recommendations. The role combines advanced financial expertise with project management, strategic planning, and collaborative leadership to address critical organizational challenges.

Ideal candidates are analytical thinkers, strong communicators, and proactive leaders who are passionate about public service and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff engaged in complex financial analysis, budgeting, and program administration activities.
• Conduct complex financial, operational, and organizational studies to support Court initiatives and strategic decision-making.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability by producing complete staff work, independently managing complex assignments from inception through implementation, and ensuring timely, high-quality results with minimal oversight.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial programs, policies, procedures, and performance measures.
• Analyze resource needs, evaluate cost-benefit alternatives, and recommend process improvements for operational efficiency, using sound judgment and continuous change agility principles that advance the Court’s Strategic Plan.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports, recommendations, and technical guidance to internal and external stakeholders, effectively conveying complex information across varying levels of expertise.

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 here. 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, public policy, economics, finance, or a closely related field – AND – three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving financial management analysis, economic forecasting, financial planning and/or implementation, or governmental budget and finance analysis.

OPTION II: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience involving financial management analysis, economic forecasting, financial planning and/or implementation, or governmental budget and finance analysis – AND – additional four (4) years of recent experience providing complex analytical work in support of accounting, financial, statistical, contract, budget, or other management analyses.

• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support 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

• Strong knowledge of public sector budgeting, financial forecasting, accounting principles, reconciliation procedures, and financial analysis methodologies.
• Proven experience leading complex projects, programs, or organizational studies in a government or court environment to improve efficiency, accuracy, internal controls, and customer service.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret complex regulations and policies.
• Experience leveraging data systems, analytics tools, and financial technologies to improve accuracy, efficiency, and insight generation.
• Commitment to professionalism and continuous improvement with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience, including staff development and performance management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Experience leading or participating in technology initiatives, including system enhancements, software implementations, testing, user acceptance reviews, and process redesign projects.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

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.

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

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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