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NEOGOV · 9 hours ago

Chief Compliance Officer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$164K/yr - $255K/yr

7+ years exp

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States, providing equal access to justice for over 10 million residents. The Chief Compliance Officer will provide executive leadership to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the Court’s operations, overseeing auditing and compliance reviews while managing a dedicated team.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

Responsibilities

Communicate complex financial and business concepts clearly and effectively to both individual stakeholders and large audiences, translating policies and regulations into understandable guidance that builds trust and inspires confidence across all levels of the organization

Prepare clear, accurate, and defensible written reports grounded in Court, State, Federal, and other applicable regulations, presenting fact-based analyses and well-reasoned recommendations that support improvements in Court financial and business processes

Engage primarily with Court executive leadership and senior management, tailoring communication and recommendations to support informed decision-making at the highest organizational levels

Apply broad technical knowledge across Court operations, including audit, finance, accounting, human resources, purchasing, and core Court business processes, as well as relevant government and external agency requirements (e.g., FEMA/OES, State and County finance practices)

Analyze and interpret complex regulatory and financial frameworks, including GASB pronouncements, California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council of California financial practices, to ensure compliance and sound financial management

Evaluate Court business processes for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, using strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify risks, assess controls, and recommend enhancements or efficiencies

Provide strategic and tactical leadership, operating effectively at both the macro (enterprise-wide strategy) and micro (operational execution) levels to support sound financial and business practices

Advise executive leadership on financial and operational matters, synthesizing complex information into actionable insights, analysis, and professional opinions

Plan, direct, and manage the work of the division, including establishing goals, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring alignment with Court objectives

Mentor and develop staff and future business leaders, fostering professional growth, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement

Manages special projects and consults with Court leadership on new initiatives, policy development, rate analyses, and cross-divisional projects

Qualification

Audit ManagementFinancial ComplianceRisk ManagementGrant ManagementAnalytical SkillsCertified Internal AuditorCertified Government Auditing ProfessionalProject ManagementMaster's DegreeCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, public administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field AND seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience overseeing audits for a large, complex organization, including planning, organizing, and evaluating financial, compliance, and/or quality audits and assisting with, or overseeing the implementation of organizational changes resulting from audit findings, two (2) years must be at the management level

Eleven (11) years of progressively responsible experience overseeing audits for a large, complex organization, including planning, organizing, and evaluating financial, compliance, and/or quality audits and assisting with, or overseeing the implementation of organizational changes resulting from audit findings, two (2) years must be at the management level

Applicants are required to attach a cover letter at the time of submission

Preferred

Strong knowledge of court and public administration, including court operations, contracting, budgeting, accounting, forecasting, auditing, financial management, risk management, and internal controls

Expertise in fiscal and program auditing theory, principles, and techniques relevant to government and court operations, including assessment of contractor performance and compliance with contractual terms and conditions

Advanced analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial and operational data, conduct research, evaluate risk, and produce meaningful, actionable recommendations

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, defensible reports; grant applications and grant-related reporting; contract terms and conditions; financial forecasts; and executive-level presentations

Demonstrated ability to present findings and recommendations that foster change in Court financial and business processes

Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including executive and senior leadership, judicial officers, court line staff, external executives, and partner agencies

Ability to direct teams, build consensus, and work collaboratively with executives, judicial officers, and staff to achieve organizational objectives

Project management skills, including planning, coordinating, monitoring, and delivering complex work assignments across multiple functional areas

High proficiency in business/office software, including spreadsheet, reporting, presentation, and data-analysis tools

Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and navigate sensitive or highly complex compliance, contractual, and regulatory issues

Master's degree

Certified Internal Auditor

Certified Government Auditing Professional