Deputy Director of Finance

Deputy Director of Finance | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

• Office
  Financial Services Division - Springfield
• Posted Date
  05/22/26
• Closing Date
  Applications received by Friday, June 5, 2026, will receive first consideration.
• Division
  Financial Services Division - Springfield
• Benefits
  An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet.
• Salary
  Starting salary $129,111; salary at time of hire commensurate with experience

Reporting Relationship
:
Director of Finance

The Deputy Director of Finance documents, monitors, reviews and analyzes financial transactions related to state appropriations and federal funding for the Judicial Branch. This position oversees and validates the preparation of numerous financial reporting documents. The Deputy Director of Finance manages, assigns, and reviews the work of the Fiscal Unit. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Finance and is evaluated through conferences, reports, and annual performance evaluations.

Serves in the absence of the Director of Finance, providing staff supervision and oversight of division operations.

• Assists the Chief of Finance and Operations and the Director of Finance with Judicial Branch projects managed by the Capital Development Board.
• Oversees the collection of data and preparation of the upcoming fiscal year budget for review by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Administrative Director, Chief of Finance and Operations, and the Director of Finance.
• Reviews financial documents and prepares ad hoc reports of financial data for use by the Administrative Director, Chief of Finance and Operations, and the Director of Finance.
• Reviews, tracks, and budgets personal services expenditures and Judicial Branch headcount.
• Manages, directs, mentors, and coordinates the activities of the Fiscal Unit in the preparation of fiscal reporting requirements.
• Administers current financial protocols for collecting, recording, analyzing, and reporting complex financial documents and develops new strategies where warranted.
• Oversees the financial reporting of state and federal receipts and expenditures, procurements, contractual agreements, obligations, and Judicial Branch positions.
• Assists the Director of Finance in managing the Judicial Branch financial reporting for the generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) packages in compliance with the Office of the Comptroller.
• Provides guidance and assists Judicial Branch managers and staff in activities involving purchase requisitions, procurements, and contractual agreements.
• Conducts reviews and makes recommendations to policies and procedures for further refinement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, economics, public administration, or a closely related field and a minimum of eight years of professional experience in accounting, internal or external auditing, or public accounting, six of which must include supervisory experience. A registered or licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred. Additional work experience may be substituted for the degree.

• Demonstrated experience with modern supervisory practices including employee motivation, scheduling, and assigning work to maintain a balanced workload, developing and implementing office procedures, training employees, monitoring time and attendance records and recommending appropriate actions to administrative personnel.
• Working knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of state government with particular understanding of state budget processes and requirements.
• Working knowledge of accounting and audit theory, principles, methods, and procedures relating to state and non-state accounting and auditing practices.
• Knowledge of the Office of the Comptroller’s Statewide Accounting Management System (SAMS) procedures, the…