Financial Investigation Captain: Fraud & Compliance Lead

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Captain, Financial Investigator in Criminal Investigation. This role leads investigations into financial crimes, coordinates with prosecutors, and ensures regulatory compliance, while directing staff and shaping investigative guidelines.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and 6+ years in financial investigations or related fields, with formal leadership and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six (6) years of full-time experience performing financial investigations or financial audit or tax enforcement work, or a related field, with progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience.
• Formal leadership or management training.
• Satisfactory service in the career progression position immediately preceding the position of Captain.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Investigators and Financial/Criminal Analysts, providing leadership through subordinate supervisors.
• Oversees the financial investigative program, including fraud, financial crimes, and public corruption investigations.
• Coordinates, evaluates, and aligns division-wide investigative activities with agency goals and priorities.
• Reviews and approves complex investigative cases for prosecution, ensuring integrity and compliance.
• Oversees training programs and participates in training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Substitutions for education (48 semester hours)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Law enforcement databases

Job description

Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is seeking a Captain, Financial Investigator in Criminal Investigation. This role leads investigations into financial crimes, coordinates with prosecutors, and ensures regulatory compliance, while directing staff and shaping investigative guidelines.

Requirements include a bachelor's degree and 6+ years in financial investigations or related fields, with formal leadership and travel up to 20%.