DEPUTY JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATOR--CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Louisiana Supreme Court; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Supreme Court seeks an experienced financial executive to lead accounting services and budget management for Louisiana’s judicial branch. This senior role directs the Accounting Services Office and oversees the annual appropriation of about $230 million, guiding financial performance and fiscal policy statewide.

The CFO advises the Justices and Judicial Administrator, coordinates with courts, agencies, auditors, and lawmakers, and strengthens financial accountability through

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Master’s degree with at least 8 years of accounting experience, including 4 years in management in a large governmental agency; or
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 10 years of progressively responsible accounting, auditing, and fiscal management experience, including 4 years in management.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, procurement, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Direct preparation of the annual judicial branch budget; analyze budget requests; monitor expenditures.
• Prepare and present budget recommendations and financial reports to Court leadership, Budgetary Control Board, and legislative committees.
• Monitor the Judicial Appropriations Bill and liaise with legislative offices as required.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls compliant with laws and government accounting standards.
• Oversee grant financial compliance and various funding sources of judicial expenses and compensation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and guide improvements to automated accounting systems.
• Supervise accounting staff performance and provide development opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic budgeting

CPA certification

Government accounting

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Deputy Judicial Administrator--Chief Financial Officer

Louisiana Supreme Court

The Louisiana Supreme Court seeks an experienced financial executive to lead accounting services and budget management for Louisiana’s judicial branch. This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to guide financial operations, strengthen fiscal accountability, and support the effective administration of the court's financial resources statewide. The Chief Financial Officer directs the Accounting Services Office and oversees the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of an annual judicial branch appropriation of approximately $230 million. The position advises the Justices and Judicial Administrator on financial performance, budget priorities, and fiscal policy, and works closely with courts, judicial agencies, auditors, and legislative officials.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and fiscal operations, including general ledger management, accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll, procurement, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Direct preparation of the annual judicial branch budget; analyze court and judicial agency budget requests; and monitor actual and projected expenditures.
• Prepare and present budget recommendations and financial reports to Court leadership, the Judicial Budgetary Control Board, and legislative committees.
• Monitor the Judicial Appropriations Bill, represent the judicial branch before legislative committees as required, and respond to requests from the Legislative Fiscal Office.
• Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls that support accurate reporting and compliance with applicable laws and governmental accounting standards.
• Oversee grant financial compliance and various funding sources of judicial expenses and compensation.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and guide improvements to automated accounting and financial monitoring systems.
• Supervise, develop, and evaluate accounting staff performance including disciplinary actions when required.
• Travel occasionally as needed for meetings and conferences

Required Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a CPA certification and meet one of the following education and experience requirements:

• A master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field and at least eight years of related experience, including four years in management, particularly in fund accounting and auditing within a large governmental agency; or
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least ten years of progressively responsible accounting, auditing, and fiscal management experience, including four years in management.

Knowledge and Leadership Skills

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of governmental accounting and GAAP, public budgeting, financial reporting, and applicable state and federal requirements. Essential strengths include sound judgment, analytical ability, effective staff leadership, and the ability to communicate complex financial matters clearly to executive and legislative audiences. The position requires the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

EOE M/V/F/D Applications will be accepted until November 6, 2026.