Public Defender's Office, 15th Circuit- Administrative Director-Sm - 21010118
Business and Financial Operations · WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 · Florida
- Role
- Program manager
- Posted
- Nov 10, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Justice Administrative Commission
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Summary
The Director of Finance leads financial operations and strategy for the Palm Beach County Public Defender's Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, which serves approximately 30,000 indigent clients annually across Palm Beach County. The role involves managing a finance team, overseeing budgeting and accounting, developing financial forecasts, ensuring compliance, and advising senior leadership on fiscal matters. This is a hands-on position requiring strong financial acumen and the ability to translate data into actionable insights for organizational decision-making.
Key qualifications
- Seven to ten years of professional experience with six-plus years in financial and operations management
- Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CFA designation preferred
- Extensive experience with enterprise financial and accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Proven experience leading and mentoring a finance team
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with ability to work with diverse stakeholders
- Experience in a similar role in a state agency desired
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