Manager

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

14 paid holidays per year

Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

Commuting cost reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Job summary

Judicial Council of California is seeking a Manager in the Branch Accounting and Procurement office to oversee treasury functions and trust accounting for trial courts. The role involves monitoring cash flow, reviewing fees, and advising on compliance with accounting standards.

Strong supervisory experience and expertise in financial controls are essential. The position offers hybrid work options with in-person work in San Francisco or Sacramento two days weekly, and a strong benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience, including supervisory experience.
• Or a Master’s degree with two years of professional analytical/managerial experience and supervisory experience.
• Alternative: two years in a supervisor role within judicial or state government with related training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and monitor trial court treasury functions, including cash and investments in branch bank accounts.
• Manage trust accounting, including review of Uniform Civil Filing Fees and trust disbursements.
• Advise courts on compliance with accounting standards and supervise accounting processes.
• Provide insights on trial court cash flow and accounting matters to senior leadership.

Skills

Cash flow management

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Planner

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Manager with the Branch Accounting and Procurement office.

The Manager position is responsible for overseeing and monitoring trial court treasury functions, including cash and investments held in branch bank accounts on behalf of the trial courts. The role also manages trust accounting functions, such as reviewing Uniform Civil Filing Fees, monitoring trust disbursements, calculating interest, processing electronic fund transfers, and advising courts on compliance with accounting standards. In addition, this position is frequently asked to provide insight, options, recommendations, and observations on trial court cash flow and accounting matters.

The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council’s Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee’s primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience. An additional four (4) years of professional experience in the assigned function may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master’s degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline, and two (2) years of professional-level analytical or managerial experience in assigned function, including, but not limited to, program analysis, development, implementation, research, and advising, including at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.

OR

Two (2) years in a supervisor classification with the Judicial Council of California, or two (2) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of a supervisor classification in a California superior court or California state-level government entity, or two (2) years as a Legislative Advocate, Labor & Employee Relations Officer, or Senior Project Manager with the Judicial Council of California and a) completion of training courses on topics related to effective supervision within six (6) months of promotion; or b) one (1) year of previous supervisory experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong skills in cash flow management, regulatory compliance, and team leadership.
• Detailed understanding of cash management, banking systems, investment, and general ledger accounting.
• Strong knowledge of fiduciary duties and financial reporting.
• Ability to establish strong internal controls to prevent fraud and reduce financial risks.
• Skilled in Microsoft tools, specifically Excel, Planner, SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Ability to interact and collaborate with all stakeholders positively and professionally.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.