Colorado Judicial Branch
Director of Financial Services
Job Title
Director of Financial Services
Job Code
R43380
Job Series
Director of Financial Services
FLSA Status
Excluded
OCC Group
Executive (EXC)
Signature of the State Court Administrator approval available on file in the Human Resources Division.
General Statement Of Duties
Leads the Financial Services Division of the State Court Administrator's Office for the Colorado Judicial Department and assists the State Court Administrator in the operations and strategic direction of the Judicial Department.
Distinguishing Factors
The Director of Financial Services classification is distinguished from other classifications by providing the administration and overall leadership of the Financial Services Division for the Colorado Judicial Department.
Essential Functions Of the Position
Responsible for the management of the Colorado Judicial Department’s financial processes and systems, including accounting, collections, court-appointed counsel payments, grants, building services and purchasing.
Provides guidance and assistance for the State courts and probation departments, through the establishment of fiscal rules to help ensure that the Judicial Department’s assets are effectively safeguarded and efficiently spent.
Responsible for the provision of revenue projections, expenditure data, and other information as may be requested by the State Controller’s Office, State Auditor’s Office, Colorado General Assembly, other governmental agencies, and the public.
Establishes the strategic direction, goals and priorities for the division and assists with the development of strategy, goals and priorities for the Judicial Department.
Prepares and oversees budget items within the department to achieve departmental goals. Presents oral and written justifications on budgetary items before the State Court Administrator.
Conducts research to remain knowledgeable of industry standards, trends and emerging technologies to support new initiatives, opportunities, and best practices.
Participates in the overall operations and management of the Judicial Department and the State Court Administrator’s Office as a member of the State Court Administrator’s Senior Staff.
Build and lead management teams within the Financial Services division.
Consults and collaborates with various levels of Judicial Branch employees, other state agencies, members of the general assembly and staff, the public, press, attorneys, private vendors, and corporate entities to facilitate the strategic direction, goals and objectives of the division and Judicial Department.
Responsible for developing and implementing procedures for managing and maintaining all division functions.
Establishes expectations and provides employee performance feedback on an on-going and annual basis. Assists subordinates in establishing goals. Evaluates subordinates' goal achievement through conferences or informal meetings. Makes decisions regarding subordinate's employment probationary/trial period.
Provides for orientation and on-going training, mentoring and coaching to subordinates. Makes provisions for subordinates to attend outside training.
Assigns duties and responsibilities to division staff; develops and establishes procedures for operating and maintaining required administrative systems.
Responsible for recruitment, selection and termination of division employees.
Attends meetings and trainings as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisor Responsibilities
Manages multiple operations and programs. Plans, provides broad direction, establishes standards, and evaluates operations for diverse programs. Has significant latitude in personnel decisions.
Minimum Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in judicial, public, or business administration; finance; economics; or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Six years of professional, administrative, supervisory, or management experience is required. Three years of demonstrated executive level leadership preferred.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment
This position is subject to frequent interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.