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The CFO will supervise and manage the Court's fiscal staff; direct and manage the preparation of biannual budgets for approval by the Chief Justice; continuously monitor, analyze and make budget projections; coordinate audits; and manage the procurement, purchasing and payment of claims for all judicial state level funds. The CFO reports directly to the CAO and serves at the pleasure of the Chief Justice.

The CFO duties include but are not limited to:

• Preparing the overall biannual budget for submission by the Chief Justice to the Budget Agency and legislature. This will require the CFO to:
  
  • Develop a schedule and process for coordinating budget preparation of the 30+ different funds and corresponding budgets;
  • Provide guidance, help, and technical expertise to agency, department, and program heads in preparing their respective biannual budgets;
  • Collect, review, and verify numerical and narrative budgets prepared by the departments, agencies, and program managers and resolve inconsistencies;
  • Provide continuous feedback to CAO, Chief Justice, and agency department and program heads about the final budget submission, developments during the legislative appropriation process and final appropriations enacted by the legislature;
  • Work with State Budget Agency, Comptroller’s Office, State Board of Accounts, other State Agencies, other Judicial Branch partners, and Legislative Branch staff; and
  • Prepare budget revisions as directed by Chief Justice and CAO.
  • Implement a schedule and model for periodic financial reports and year-end reconciliations for all funds;
  • Maintain a system of internal financial controls for all funds;
  • Ensure a court-wide process for purchasing and claims processing is consistent with state rules and systems;
  • Develop standard policies for employee reimbursement, office equipment, and other fiscal policies;
  • Respond timely to external and internal public records requests for financial data;
  • Collaborate with State Board of Accounts (SBOA) during audits, reporting audit findings to CAO and Chief Justice, and proposing and implementing resolutions to audit findings;
  • Monitor legislation for fiscal impact on the Court and coordinate with Legislative Service Agency analysts in preparation of fiscal notes for legislative initiatives;
  • Analyze and recommend to CAO and Chief Justice the source of funds to be used for proposed new positions, promotions, pay raises, and services by contract;
  • Implement cost allocation decisions for payment of salaries and other expenses from various fund centers; based upon the decision made by the CAO and Chief Justice,
  • Monitor and provide guidance to staff about the management and accounting of grant funds.
  • Other duties as assigned by CAO or Chief Justice

Minimum job requirements include:

• The ideal candidate will have a proven record of successfully managing a financial department, a strong knowledge of the State of Indiana public budget process, and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

Integrity

• Exercise absolute confidentiality in handling sensitive information and materials
• Maintain personal and business affairs in a manner that ensures public confidence in the integrity, competence, impartiality, and independence of the judiciary as well as avoid situations that could lead to conflict of interest, or the appearance of conflict of interest
• Abide by the Judicial Code of Conduct and the Employee Handbook

Professionalism

• Interact with all persons in a respectful manner, maintain business-like appearance, and promote harmony in the workplace
• Interact with executive branch agencies, federal agencies, and judicial officers in a manner that promotes confidence and respect in the Office of Judicial Administration

Communication

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Communicating effectively and respectfully as appropriate for the needs of the audience

Organization

• Proven ability to succeed in an environment of rapidly changing priorities
• Effectively manage time and prioritization of multiple tasks and initiatives
• Experience overseeing the planning and execution of complex and long-term projects

Leadership

• Excellent interpersonal skills: motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Proven ability to facilitate collaboration and build consensus among professionals from diverse backgrounds

Problem Solving/Critical Thinking

• Advanced problem-solving capabilities, including analyzing complex situations and developing strategic solutions
• Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and manage organizational responses to crisis
• Exemplary judgment 

Technology and Tool Usage

• Learn and adapt to new technologies within the Microsoft Suite as well as Supreme Court systems