Priority consideration will be given to applications received by January 29, 2026.
This position may close at any time based on the needs of the court.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
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 Los Angeles Superior Court 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 Chief Compliance Officer provides executive leadership to ensure the integrity, accountability, and effectiveness of the Court’s administrative and financial operations. The position directs a dedicated team responsible for auditing, compliance reviews, and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. The role also serves as the Court’s safekeeper of assets and ensures compliance with all governmental audit standards. Core responsibilities include evaluating organizational risk and business operating controls through a risk-based Annual Audit Plan covering 36 courthouses and business offices for an agency with an annual operating budget of approximately $1 billion, with collection and distribution statutory responsibilities exceeding $0.5 billion annually, a portfolio in excess of $1.1 billion in court ordered debt collections and cost studies and rate assessments for cost-recovery court activities in compliance with statutory guidelines.
Additionally, the Chief Compliance Officer oversees the Court’s Grant Management Unit, which assesses strategic alignment and resource availability for potential grant opportunities and coordinates the preparation and submission of grant applications. Following grant awards, the unit manages and coordinates administrative grant functions, including compliance monitoring, reporting, renewals, and support for grant-funded implementation.
The position works closely with executive leadership and may partner directly with the Court Executive Officer on highly sensitive and confidential matters. The role also performs special assignments for the Chief Deputy of Finance and Administration, drawing on extensive knowledge of Court operations, financial systems, and administrative practices. 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 an at-will managerial position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Communicate complex financial and business concepts clearly and effectively to both individual stakeholders and large audiences, translating policies and regulations into understandable guidance that builds trust and inspires confidence across all levels of the organization.
- Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible written reports grounded in Court, State, Federal, and other applicable regulations, presenting fact-based analyses and well-reasoned recommendations that support improvements in Court financial and business processes.
- Engage primarily with Court executive leadership and senior management, tailoring communication and recommendations to support informed decision-making at the highest organizational levels.
- Apply broad technical knowledge across Court operations, including audit, finance, accounting, human resources, purchasing, and core Court business processes, as well as relevant government and external agency requirements (e.g., FEMA/OES, State and County finance practices).
- Analyze and interpret complex regulatory and financial frameworks, including GASB pronouncements, California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council of California financial practices, to ensure compliance and sound financial management.
- Evaluate Court business processes for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, assess controls, and recommend enhancements or efficiencies.
- Provide strategic and tactical leadership, operating effectively at both the macro (enterprise-wide strategy) and micro (operational execution) levels to support sound financial and business practices.
- Advise executive leadership on financial and operational matters, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights, analysis, and professional opinions.
- Plan, direct, and manage the work of the division, including establishing goals, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring alignment with Court objectives.
- Mentor and develop staff and future business leaders, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
- Manages special projects and consults with Court leadership on new initiatives, policy development, rate analyses, and cross-divisional projects.
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 time of application:
OPTION I: Bachelor’s degree* from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field – AND – seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience overseeing audits for a large, complex organization, including planning, organizing, and evaluating financial, compliance, and/or quality audits and assisting with, or overseeing the implementation of organizational changes resulting from audit findings, two (2) years must be at the management level.
OPTION II: Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible experience overseeing audits for a large, complex organization, including planning, organizing, and evaluating financial, compliance, and/or quality audits and assisting with, or overseeing the implementation of organizational changes resulting from audit findings, two (2) years must be at the management level.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants are required to attach a cover letter at the time of submission. Any application submitted without the required cover letter will be deemed incomplete and may be disqualified from the recruitment process.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong knowledge of court and public administration, including court operations, contracting, budgeting, accounting, forecasting, auditing, financial management, risk management, and internal controls.
- Expertise in fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques relevant to government and court operations, including assessment of contractor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions.
- Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, conduct research, evaluate risk, and produce meaningful, actionable recommendations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, defensible reports; grant applications and grant-related reporting; contract terms and conditions; financial forecasts; and executive-level presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to present findings and recommendations that foster change in Court financial and business processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including executive and senior leadership, judicial officers, court line staff, external executives, and partner agencies.
- Ability to direct teams, build consensus, and work collaboratively with executives, judicial officers, and staff to achieve organizational objectives.
- Project management skills, including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering complex work assignments across multiple functional areas.
- High proficiency in business/office software, including spreadsheet, reporting, presentation, and data-analysis tools.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and navigate sensitive or highly complex compliance, contractual, and regulatory issues.
- Master’s degree.
- Certified Internal Auditor.
- Certified Government Auditing Professional.