Chief Financial Officer - Office of Court Management

• This position currently offers a hybrid schedule of no more than two days remote per week (subject to change).
• This position will remain open until filled with preference given to candidates that apply within the first 30 days
• This position is designated as a public employee role under Massachusetts law; therefore, you must file a Statement of Financial Interests (SFI) each year with the State Ethics Commission.  Massachusetts ethics regulations require individuals in this role to submit an annual Statement of Financial Interests to the State Ethics Commission; your acceptance of this offer confirms your agreement to comply.  For further information about SFI please click Here

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Strategy, Planning and Management

Assesses and evaluates the financial performance of the organization with regard to long-term operational goals, budgets and forecasts;

Provides insight and recommendations to both short-term and long-term strategic plan of organization;

Identifies, acquires and implements workflow systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information;

Creates and establishes yearly budget and multi-year budget models and alternatives that align with the organization’s strategic goals;

Recruits, interviews and hires budget, audit, procurement, accounting, grants, and payroll fiscal managers and other departmental staff;

Mentors and develops a team of senior managers, managing work allocation, systems training, performance evaluations, and the building of an effective and efficient team dynamic;

Participates in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models;

Develops an Enterprise Risk Management approach to manage internal and external risks;

Implements policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the executive leadership team;

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting

Prepare and present regular financial reports relating to forecasts and projections;

Identify, develop and execute analysis of business initiatives and/or new service offerings;

Develop and maintain annual operating budget;

Manage all financial planning and analysis staff; supervise creation of reports, software implementation and tools for budgeting and forecasting;

Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations

Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases and financial software;

Provide regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems and supervise company financial staff;

Review and ensure the application of appropriate internal controls financial procedures;

Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting;

Oversee the preparation and communication of weekly, monthly and annual financial statements;

Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation;

Enhance and implement financial and accounting systems, processes, tools and control systems;

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; oversee the preparation and support of all internal audits;

Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the organization’s plans and operating budgets;

Develop and administer systems for monitoring expenditures and fiscal operations within the various Departments, Divisions and Administrative Offices of the Trial Court and establish uniform standards and procedures for developing and reviewing the Trial Court’s budget;

Prepare and coordinate system-wide data collection and prepare related financial reports;

Gather financial data and analyze complex issues related to the budget, and make appropriate recommendations;

Maintain accurate records;

Prepare automated spreadsheets for internal use and/or for use by courts and offices;

Prepare and distribute financial reports with operating results (consolidated and departmental level) and provide quantitative and qualitative analysis of key variances and trends, highlighting both risks and opportunities;

Lead special projects; and

Perform related duties as required.

All applicants must be able, through the interview process, to demonstrate the development and support of professional activities to increase team performance and innovation as well as knowledge and understanding of the following areas:

Ethics and Values Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Fiscal Affairs Department and the Trial Court.

Mission Understands, upholds, and communicates the Trial Court and Fiscal Affairs Department missions.

Applied Knowledge Demonstrates advanced accounting, auditing, and investigative knowledge with an ability to responsibly and effectively administer all fiscal protocols.

Team Building Fosters a sense of shared goals and accountabilities through the development of positive relationships among staff and colleagues in order to promote a healthy work environment.

Performance Measurement Understands the value and importance of performance measures as a basis for both individual and departmental assessments.

Strategic Thinking and Planning Utilizes the best available information to successfully plan and achieve positive future goals and objectives on an organizational and local level.

Commitment to Diversity Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.

Continuous Learning Demonstrates a commitment to continuously improving himself or herself through professional development.