UCF Audit Investigator III

University Audit at the University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

UCF University Audit seeks an Audit Investigator III to lead complex investigations into financial fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct within university operations. You will independently manage investigations from intake to final reporting and coordinate with stakeholders.

The role requires a strong background in accounting, forensic accounting, or compliance, with excellent investigative writing skills and discretion for handling sensitive information.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of related education and experience.
• Must hold the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential at the time of appointment or obtain within one year.

Mansioni

• Lead complex and sensitive investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and policy violations.
• Independently manage investigations from planning through interviews, evidence collection and analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting.
• Manage intake and triage of complaints by assessing jurisdiction, needs, risk, urgency, and actions.
• Evaluate Florida Whistle-blower Act applicability and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.
• Prepare investigative reports, workpapers, findings, and related correspondence per procedures.
• Review investigative workpapers, manage assignments, and provide backup to investigations leadership.
• Maintain regular communication on progress, developments, and case resolution.
• Support fraud awareness and prevention initiatives and participate in audits or projects as needed.

Conoscenze

CFE credential

Investigations

Forensic accounting

Formazione

Bachelor’s Degree

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Must hold the Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential at the time of appointment or obtain the designation within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience conducting complex financial fraud, compliance, employee misconduct, or fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.