Special Agent - Accounting & Finance Expert

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 94,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks a Special Agent with accounting or finance expertise to strengthen investigations into cyber threats, fraud, and national security. Your career will be defined by how you think, analyze, and act in moments that directly impact public safety, using your financial acumen to identify patterns, assess risk, and support complex cases.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance, and willing to travel as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or related field from a U.S. accredited college.
• Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, and risk management.
• Ability to apply judgment in high-stakes, fast-paced investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct investigations of potential violations including cybersecurity and public safety.
• Exercise judgment and versatility to meet investigative demands.
• Create and maintain liaison relationships with federal, state, and local agencies.
• Maintain physical fitness to perform law enforcement duties.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Risk management

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting or related field

Tools

GAAP reporting

Account reconciliation

Financial reporting

Job description

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seeks a Special Agent with accounting or finance expertise to strengthen investigations into cyber threats, fraud, and national security. Your career will be defined by how you think, analyze, and act in moments that directly impact public safety, using your financial acumen to identify patterns, assess risk, and support complex cases.

Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain Top Secret SCI clearance, and willing to travel as required.