Audit Investigator III

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees' UCF University Audit is seeking an Audit Investigator III to conduct complex investigations into financial fraud, waste, or abuse, and employee misconduct, from intake to final reporting, supporting accountability and safeguarding resources.

The ideal candidate will have background in accounting, forensic accounting, or compliance, with strong analytical and investigative writing skills, and the ability to work independently while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of related education and experience.
• Must obtain Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation within one year of hire.
• Experience conducting financial fraud investigations preferred.
• Ability to manage investigations from planning to reporting and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and violations of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and university policies.
• Independently manage investigations from initial planning through interviews, evidence collection and analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting.
• Manage intake and triage of complaints by assessing jurisdiction, investigative needs, risk, urgency, and the appropriate action.
• Evaluate applicability of Florida Whistle-blower Act and coordinate with stakeholders for appropriate resolution.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, workpapers, findings, and related correspondence.
• Assist with reviewing investigative workpapers, managing assignments, and backup support to the investigations manager or associate director.
• Maintain regular communication with team members and leadership on progress and developments.
• Support fraud awareness and prevention initiatives and participate in audits or consulting projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Investigative writing

Discretion

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or criminal justice

Tools

Data analytics

Case-management systems

Audit software

Forensic accounting tools

Job description

University Audit:

UCF University Audit serves as the university's internal auditor, providing internal audits and reviews, management consulting and advisory services, investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse, follow-up on recommendations, evaluation of the processes of risk management and governance, and coordination with external auditors.

UCF University Audit reports administratively to the Office of the President and functionally to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees. This reporting structure promotes independence and full consideration of audit recommendations and management action plans.

The Opportunity :

UCF University Audit is seeking an Audit Investigator III to conduct complex and sensitive investigations involving financial fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and violations of laws, regulations, rules, and university policies. This position independently manages investigations from initial complaint assessment and planning through evidence analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting while helping promote accountability and safeguard university resources.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in financial fraud investigations, accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, compliance, law enforcement, or a related investigative field. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and investigative writing skills, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with university stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex and sensitive investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and violations of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and university policies.
• Independently manage investigations from initial planning through interviews, evidence collection and analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting.
• Manage the intake and triage of complaints by assessing jurisdiction, investigative needs, risk, urgency, and the appropriate course of action.
• Evaluate the potential applicability of the Florida Whistle-blower Act and coordinate with university stakeholders to support appropriate and consistent complaint resolution.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, workpapers, findings, and related correspondence in accordance with university procedures and professional standards.
• Assist with reviewing investigative workpapers, managing assignments, and providing backup support to the investigations manager or associate director, as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with team members and leadership regarding investigative progress, significant developments, and case resolution.
• Support fraud awareness and prevention initiatives such as the UCF Fraud Risk Assessment Committee, guide University Audit interns, and participate in audits or consulting projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Must obtain Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation within one year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience conducting complex financial fraud, compliance, employee misconduct, or fraud, waste and abuse investigations.
• Experience applying accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, or financial analysis principles in an investigative environment.
• Experience independently managing investigations from complaint assessment through findings and final reporting, including preparing investigative reports and professional correspondence.
• Experience in preparing for, conducting, and documenting sensitive interviews and communicating with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience using data analytics, case-management systems, audit software, or emerging technologies to support investigative work.
• Experience working in higher education, government, the public sector, internal audit, corporate compliance, or another regulated environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,500-Negotiable. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H‑1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

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