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Job Details for Financial Supervisor

Court Name/Organization Ohio Southern District Court
Overview of the Position The financial supervisor performs and coordinates administrative, supervisory, analytical, technical, and professional work related to the financial, accounting, and budgetary activities of the court. The incumbent ensures the court’s compliance with internal controls and regulations affecting financial and budget processes and their interaction with other court processes. The Financial Supervisor prepares, updates, and analyzes a variety of accounting records, financial statements, and budget reports; oversees and assists with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities; develops recommendations regarding procedures for improvements, and assists with policy development regarding financial and budget matters. The incumbent serves as a supervisor over one or more financial employees, and reports to the chief deputy clerk. Occasional travel is required. The office hours are typically 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Additional working hours may be required based on operational needs.
Location Columbus, OH
Opening and Closing Dates 01/27/2026 - Open Until Filled
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 28
Salary $74,696 - $121,455
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.ohsd.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities
Announcement Number 26-01
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

  • Maintain, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records.
  • Review and/or perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties and have responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court.
  • Prepare, update, examine, and analyze a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by any court unit, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or other organizations/agencies. Design, develop, and maintain spreadsheet formats and programs for analyzing financial information for the court.
  • Research and analyze financial and budget related questions, problems, trends, and areas for efficiency / improvement attributed to the data being developed and respond or prepare written correspondence, as required. Conduct work measurement and work productivity studies related to financial, budget, and associated activities and prepare reports.
  • Ensure that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed. Review vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred by the court for appropriateness of payment. Accept responsibility for files and documents related to the monetary aspects of case management. Collaborate with information technology staff to develop or customize programs or systems to assist with finance and accounting transactions and record-keeping.
  • Formulate, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, and protocols related to financial and budgetary operations and execution within the unit and the court. Advise managers, executives, or judges on court financial and budget matters and serve as project manager on special financial or budget initiatives. Provide guidance and assistance to other units within the district on financial and budget matters.
  • Perform reviews to ensure that the court unit is in compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare documents to identify findings and develop written recommendations for changes. Maintain and update the Court’s internal controls manual and coordinate audit activities.
  • Oversee and assist in the development of financial support staff. Coordinate any necessary training of both financial support staff and interdepartmental staff as to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, such as cashier/receipting, reconciliation/deposit, and travel.
  • Use a wide variety of manual and automated accounting systems and cash management tools. Assist and train other Court employees in the use of these systems and tools.
  • Assist in the management of the court’s financial management systems, including periodic updates to existing systems, implementation of new programs, and authorized user account creation and monitoring.
  • Supervise employees involved in financial activities, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and recommending disciplinary actions. Develop and conduct employee performance evaluations. Assist in developing work standards. Supervise, delegate, and prioritize workload. Implement staff procedures and conduct staff meetings. Oversee office functions. Identify issues and resolve disputes. Maintain accurate documentation, statistics, and employee records. Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls. Make recommendations regarding employee appointments, promotions, and separations.
  • Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Required Education

An undergraduate degree from a college or university of recognized standing in accounting, finance, business management, or similar fields of studies.

Classification Level 28

Requires at least two years of specialized experience, including at least one-year equivalent to work at Classification Level 27.

Required Competencies

  • Extensive knowledge of the overall fiscal reconciliation process. Knowledge of standards and objectives of internal controls. Skill in preparing financial reports. Skill in monitoring and reconciling accounts and ledgers. Skill in reconciling invoices, vouchers, and records of payment.
  • Ability to communicate financial information effectively (orally and in writing) with individuals and groups.
  • Ability to demonstrate progressively responsible administrative experience that provided knowledge of the rules, regulations, practices, and principles of financial administration and/or accounting and involved the routine use of automated financial and accounting systems or other computer-based systems and applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, or databases.
  • Ability to interact effectively with others, providing customer service and resolving difficulties while complying with regulations, rules, and procedures.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills as well as the ability to manage multiple priorities within strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment; Demonstrated ability to make timely and effective decisions.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate separation of duties and coordinate effectively with judges and all levels of staff.
  • Skill in developing the interpersonal work relationships needed to lead a team of employees effectively.
  • Knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, and theories of management and the ability to understand the managerial policies applicable to the judiciary unit involved and the ability to exercise mature judgment.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of supervisory and employee management principles, an understanding of performance management processes and principles, as well as employee rights, protections, and avenues of appeal.
  • Demonstrated ability to use mediation and problem-solving skills when managing conflicts in the workplace.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in problem solving, trouble shooting, and identifying alternative solutions.
  • Advanced experience using SharePoint, Microsoft Office products (including Excel), and Adobe Acrobat; skill in use of automated equipment such as cash register and database applications, financial and accounting systems.
  • Strong office and organizational skills, attention to detail, solid data entry and computer skills. 
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality is essential.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following skills are highly preferred: 

  • A graduate degree from an accredited university in a field such as business or public administration, finance, accounting, political science, criminal justice, law, management, or other related academic discipline.
  • In-depth knowledge of federal and local court rules, court policies and procedures, and an understanding of legal terminology.
  • A clear understanding of federal court operations, roles, functions, and organizational structure, culture and dynamics.
  • Federal judiciary experience and knowledge of the Guide to Judiciary Policy.
  • Previous supervision experience within a federal court or other government entity.
  • Knowledge of judiciary automated systems, including JIFMS and CM/ECF. 

Specialized Experience

Candidates must possess at least six years of progressively responsible experience in at least one but preferably two or more of the functional areas of financial management and administration such as budgeting, accounting, auditing, or financial reporting, that provided a knowledge of the rules, regulations, and terminology of financial administration.  At least two years of the experience must have been specialized experience in supervisory or managerial professional work that provided an opportunity to acquire a thorough knowledge of the basic concepts, principles, policies, and theories of management.

Miscellaneous

  • Maintain, reconcile, and analyze accounting records, consisting of a cash receipts journal, registry fund, and deposit fund, as well as subsidiary ledgers for allotments and other fiscal records.
  • Review and/or perform accounts payable and accounts receivable duties and have responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of monies received and disbursed by the court.
  • Prepare, update, examine, and analyze a variety of regular and non-standard reports as requested by any court unit, Administrative Office, U.S. Treasury, financial institutions, or other organizations/agencies. Design, develop, and maintain spreadsheet formats and programs for analyzing financial information for the court.
  • Research and analyze financial and budget related questions, problems, trends, and areas for efficiency / improvement attributed to the data being developed and respond or prepare written correspondence, as required. Conduct work measurement and work productivity studies related to financial, budget, and associated activities and prepare reports.
  • Ensure that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, transfer, recording, and reporting of monies are followed. Review vouchers for payments related to expenses incurred by the court for appropriateness of payment. Accept responsibility for files and documents related to the monetary aspects of case management. Collaborate with information technology staff to develop or customize programs or systems to assist with finance and accounting transactions and record-keeping.
  • Formulate, evaluate, and implement policies, procedures, and protocols related to financial and budgetary operations and execution within the unit and the court. Advise managers, executives, or judges on court financial and budget matters and serve as project manager on special financial or budget initiatives. Provide guidance and assistance to other units within the district on financial and budget matters.
  • Perform reviews to ensure that the court unit is in compliance with the Guide to Judiciary Policy, internal controls, and generally accepted accounting principles. Prepare documents to identify findings and develop written recommendations for changes. Maintain and update the Court’s internal controls manual and coordinate audit activities.
  • Oversee and assist in the development of financial support staff. Coordinate any necessary training of both financial support staff and interdepartmental staff as to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls, such as cashier/receipting, reconciliation/deposit, and travel.
  • Use a wide variety of manual and automated accounting systems and cash management tools. Assist and train other Court employees in the use of these systems and tools.
  • Assist in the management of the court’s financial management systems, including periodic updates to existing systems, implementation of new programs, and authorized user account creation and monitoring.
  • Supervise employees involved in financial activities, including assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, and recommending disciplinary actions. Develop and conduct employee performance evaluations. Assist in developing work standards. Supervise, delegate, and prioritize workload. Implement staff procedures and conduct staff meetings. Oversee office functions. Identify issues and resolve disputes. Maintain accurate documentation, statistics, and employee records. Train staff on policies, procedures, and internal controls. Make recommendations regarding employee appointments, promotions, and separations.
  • Other duties as required.

Application Info

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The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.