Senior Financial Investigator

Job no: 529684
Position type: Full-time
Location: PHOENIX
Division/Equivalent: STATE OF AZ
School/Unit: AUDITOR GENERAL
Department/Office: AU108-AU-DIV OF FINANCIAL INVEST
Categories: Accounting/Auditing, Law Enforcement/Detective/Corrections/Protective Services, Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance, Misc/Other/Not Applicable

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AUDITOR GENERAL

The Arizona Auditor General serves as an independent source of impartial information concerning State and local governmental entities and provides specific recommendations to improve the operations of those entities. We achieve our mission through the thoroughly specific research, audits, and investigations of our professional team members who educate stakeholders through our reports, alerts, and reviews. Since 1969, our office has continued to innovate, grow, and become one of the most highly regarded leaders in our field.

Senior Financial Investigator

Job Location:

Address:  2910 N. 44th Street
                 Phoenix, AZ 85018

Posting Details:

YOU MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE FOR THIS POSITION.

Depending on experience:

With Bachelor's degree          $80,000-$83,000

With Master's degree             $83,000-$86,000

With CPA                              $86,000-$89,000

What you'll need:
  • Conducting financial analysis and internal control reviews related to fraud allegations.
  • Writing interview memos and completing comprehensive investigative reports issued to prosecuting agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.
  • Ability to analyze financial investigation materials and apply judgment.
  • Acting as a liaison with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement.
  • Testifying in front of grand juries and at trials or hearings.
  • Assisting other Auditor General divisions with fraud issues and concerns.
  • Providing fraud detection and deterrence trainings to internal personnel as well as outside agencies.
  • Conducting high risk reviews for outside governmental entities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to be thorough, precise, accurate, and detail oriented.
What you'll do:
 
  • Lead and supervise assigned staff by monitoring investigations’ progress, evaluating conclusions, and providing on-the-job training.
  • Interviewing involved parties, including employees, public officials, and potential suspects.
  • Conducting financial analysis and internal control reviews related to fraud allegations.
  • Writing interview memos and completing comprehensive investigative reports issued to prosecuting agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.
  • Ability to analyze financial investigation materials and apply judgment.
  • Acting as a liaison with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement.
  • Testifying in front of grand juries and at trials or hearings.
  • Assisting other Auditor General divisions with fraud issues and concerns.
  • Providing fraud detection and deterrence trainings to internal personnel as well as outside agencies.
  • Conducting high risk reviews for outside governmental entities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Ability to be thorough, precise, accurate, and detail oriented.
 
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.6 years or more experience with law enforcement working on white collar crime or conducting financial analysis and internal controls related to fraud allegations.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
  • Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
  • Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
  • Obtained or interest in obtaining a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.
Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 90% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the employee contribution and
additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental
coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Arizona State Retirement System

Contact Us:

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer or Melanie Scala at 602-553-0333 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

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