Finance and Budget Deputy Director

Posting Date

01/02/26

Application Deadline

01/05/26

Pay Range

Min - 1st Quartile - Mid - Max
$100,000.00 - $112,000.00 - $124,000.00 - $148,000.00

The expected ENTRY pay range for this position based on experience and equity within the Judicial Branch is $124,000.00 to $148,000.00.

This position is exempt under the FLSA.

Job Type

Unclassified - Judicial

Department

Superior Court

About the Position

The Finance and Budget Deputy Director is a senior-level leadership position reporting directly to the Judicial Branch Finance & Budget Director. This role provides strategic and operational support in managing the financial and budgetary functions of the Judicial Branch, which includes Superior Court, Adult Probation, and Juvenile Probation, with a combined budget of more than $400 million.

The Deputy Director will assist in overseeing the divisions of budget, procurement, grant management, financial services, copy center, and warehouse operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and operational efficiency across the Branch.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

We recognize your time is valuable, so please apply if you meet the following required qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public or Judicial Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible financial management experience in public or court service or a large private enterprise. 
• Two (2) years of directly related supervisory and/or management experience.

OR

Combined education and experience qualifications:

• A master’s degree may be substitute for two (2) years of the finance experience in public or court service. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration, budgeting, procurement, and financial operations.
• Organizational structure and services of court administration.
• Applicable laws, rules, and regulations related to public finance and judicial operations. 

Skill in:

• Strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making.
• Clear and concise communication, both written and verbal.
• Leading teams and managing complex projects.
• Using financial systems and software applications.

Ability to:

• Support and implement financial strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Analyze data and develop actionable insights.
• Interpret and apply policies, laws, and regulations.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Our Preferred Candidate has:

• Previous finance/budget experience in a court or public sector environment.
• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business, Public or Judicial Administration or a closely related field.

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

(This is not an all-inclusive list of all job duties that may be required; employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned.

• Provides leadership in all areas of Judicial Branch budget and finance, including copy center and warehouse operations.
• Oversees and monitors the Judicial Branch’s budget, procurement, and finance activity.
• Supervises and evaluates staff performance.
• Assists Branch management and Executive Team in developing financial plans and goals.
• Provides guidance to Judicial Branch management on financial and budgetary matters.
• Supports strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Performs financial analysis, including forecasting, cost projections, cash flow analysis, etc.
• Oversees Judicial Branch’s grants and grant reporting requirements.
• Prepares and analyses financial reports.
• Collaborates with procurement staff to ensure compliance with Judicial Procurement Code and Maricopa County procurement policies.
• Resolves complex financial and budgetary issues. 
• Serves as a liaison with County departments and participates in leadership meetings and planning sessions.

Working conditions: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak clearly and hear; see details of objects that are less than a few feet away; sit for long periods of time; stand, walk, use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally push, pull or lift up to 20 pounds.