Summary: Directs all financial operations for the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan, ensuring fiscal integrity, compliance, and strategic financial planning. Oversees budgeting, accounting, grant management, and financial reporting, providing leadership to achieve the Court's long-range goals. Reports to the Executive Court Administrator (ECA).
Essential Functions: • Strategic Financial Leadership: Develops and executes financial strategies, including long-range planning, budget development, and financial forecasting. • Financial Oversight: Manages all accounting functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and audit standards. Certifies the Court's annual fiscal year cost allocation plan. • Budget Management: Directs the preparation and analysis of the annual budget and quarterly projections. • Financial Analysis & Improvement: Analyzes financial data to identify opportunities for efficiency and process improvement.
• Accounts Payable: Directs the approval and payment of all Court expenditures. • Collection & Enforcement: Oversees court collection and enforcement, emphasizing consistency and prompt non-compliance resolution. • Auditing: Directs and manages all internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accounting standards. • Team Leadership: Manages and develops finance staff, including performance management, training, and succession planning. • Compliance & Reporting: Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, and prepare accurate financial reports. • Grant Management: Oversees grant financial activities and compliance. • Financial Systems & Controls: Enhances and/or develops, and implements financial policies, procedures, and systems. • Stakeholder Collaboration: Serves as a financial advisor to the Chief Judge, ECA, and senior executives, and liaise with various federal, state and local external agencies. • Contract Review: Provides financial input on all court contracts and bid solicitations. • Maintains expert knowledge of evolving government financial and compliance regulations, ensuring the Court’s adherence to all applicable standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Licenses and Certifications: • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. • Master's degree or CPA preferred. • Minimum 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including 7 years in a public sector environment. • Strong knowledge of government finance, budgeting, auditing, and accounting systems. • Experience with grant management, financial reporting, and compliance. • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and relevant financial software. Experience with Oracle ERP a plus, but not required. • Valid Michigan driver’s license and vehicle access.
Experience commensurate with the job that demonstrates the required skills and competencies may be considered in lieu of education requirement(s).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Strategic thinking and visionary leadership. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. • Excellent communication, collaboration, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. • Proven ability to lead and develop teams. • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines. • Knowledge of government regulations and compliance. • Ability to work with a diverse population.
Additional Requirements: • Successful completion of criminal and IV-D background check and fingerprinting. • Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Physical Requirements: • Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the title. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description. Specific job duties vary from position to position.
In addition to wages, retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision benefits, the Court offers generous vacation time and has an extensive holiday schedule that includes paid end-of-year shut down. Additionally, employees of the Court may be eligible for forgiveness of their student loans under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. More importantly, if you are service-oriented and have an interest in work that is closely connected to the community, employees of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan are rewarded with the satisfaction of participating in the provision of justice in Michigan's largest, most populous county.
ELIGIBILITY: This examination is open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications.
SELECTION: Applications will be screened for compliance with eligibility requirements and minimum qualifications. Selection will be based on appropriate job-related criteria. Applicants who achieve a passing score on each portion of the screening process may be placed on the eligibility list.
NOTE: Information provided on application forms and subsequent verification thereof may be used to determine applicant’s qualifications for this position. Incomplete or illegible applications will not be considered. Faxed or emailed applications are not acceptable. THE COURT MAY LIMIT FURTHER CONSIDERATION TO THE APPLICANTS WHOM APPEAR TO BE MOST QUALIFIED.
SCREENING EXAMINATION COMPONENTS AND WEIGHTS (Total 100% MAX-70% MIN)
Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications Pass/Fail
A valid email address is required to apply. Applicant will receive a confirmation after successful submission of the electronic application. An official copy of all transcripts/diplomas must be available at time of interview. Resumes may be included with the application form, but may not be substituted for it. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled, under applicable State and Federal law, to reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in the examination process. If you will require special accommodations because of a disability, please call (313) 224-7018.
POSTING: This notice must be posted on all bulletin boards until the filing date has expired.
** AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER **
The Diversity and Inclusion Mission Statement:
“We appreciate our common connection and respect our diverse and unique human experiences. We move forward as an inclusive organization as we provide accessible and equal justice.”
The Diversity and Inclusion Vision:
Diversity is inclusive. It encompasses, among other things, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, nationality, language, age, disability, marital status, parental status, military status, geographic origin and socioeconomic background.
Diversity creates greater trust and confidence in the court system and its administration of justice. It enables us to better provide exemplary public service and programs. The different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, talents and interests of judges and employees in our four divisions allow us to be a national leader in Court performance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The Court is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified individuals on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, handicap/disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, height, weight or any other legally protected status. The prohibition against employment discrimination may extend to conduct that employees are subjected to from vendors, contractors, customers, or others who enter the workplace. Unlawful discrimination may include, but is not limited to, employment actions related to recruitment, examination, transfer, appointment, training, promotion, or the administration of employee benefits. The Court is committed to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws that pertain to employment.
The Third Judicial Circuit is the largest circuit court in Michigan, with 59 judges and three operating divisions. The Third Circuit Court has jurisdiction over Civil, Criminal, and Family matters arising in the County of Wayne. The National Center for State Courts has cited the Third Circuit Court as one of the model urban courts in the United States for case flow management and the timely disposition of the Court's docket. Overall administrative responsibility for the operations of the Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan rests with the Chief Judge and the Executive Court Administrator, under the direction of the State Court Administrator's Office and the Michigan Supreme Court.
