Forensic Accountant — Uncover Financial Crime (Top Secret-SCI)

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive up to 20%

Relocation incentive up to 20%

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites applications for the Forensic Accountant (FoA) role, a pivotal position supporting investigations into financial crimes across securities, banking, and corporate fraud. The FBI applies accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques to counter threats from terrorists, spies, and criminals involved in financial wrongdoing.

Opening date is November 10, 2026, with a closing date of November 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET).

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must be able to obtain Top Secret-SCI clearance
• Some travel may be required
• Selectee will be required to attend a mandatory five-week Forensic Accountant Core Training Session (FACTS) at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA
• Current Forensic Accountants who have completed FACTS 18-02 or later must have completed their New Forensic Accountant Development Program (logbook) prior to closing

Responsibilities

• Provides knowledge with respect to accounting and financial practices, securities, banking laws and systems, conventional and non-conventional financial institutions, and profit/non-profit businesses.
• Independently conducts forensic analysis of financial data and coordinates examination of financial aspects of investigations.

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) invites applications for the Forensic Accountant (FoA) role, a pivotal position supporting investigations into financial crimes across securities, banking, and corporate fraud. The FBI applies accounting, auditing, and investigative techniques to counter threats from terrorists, spies, and criminals involved in financial wrongdoing.

Opening date is November 10, 2026, with a closing date of November 24, 2026 at 11:59 pm (ET).