Senior Financial Investigator

Salary

• With Bachelor's degree $80,000-$83,000
  With Master's degree $83,000-$86,000
  With CPA $86,000-$89,000

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree preferred.6 years or more experience with law enforcement working on white collar crime or conducting financial analysis and internal controls related to fraud allegations.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Strong interest in public service and improving State government.
• Strong analytical, research, critical thinking, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.
• Obtained or interest in obtaining a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Conducting financial analysis and internal control reviews related to fraud allegations.
• Writing interview memos and completing comprehensive investigative reports issued to prosecuting agencies, legislative bodies, and the public.
• Ability to analyze financial investigation materials and apply judgment.
• Acting as a liaison with criminal prosecutors and law enforcement.
• Testifying in front of grand juries and at trials or hearings.
• Assisting other Auditor General divisions with fraud issues and concerns.
• Providing fraud detection and deterrence trainings to internal personnel as well as outside agencies.
• Conducting high risk reviews for outside governmental entities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to be thorough, precise, accurate, and detail oriented.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Other Information

If you have any questions, please contact Beth Entringer or Melanie Scala at 602-553-0333 or recruiter@azauditor.gov for assistance.

Benefits

The Arizona Auditor General offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Generous paid vacation and sick leave with 10 paid holidays per year.
• Medical insurance, with the employer covering 90% of the premium cost.
• Retirement plan with 100% employer match of the employee contribution and
additional deferred compensation options.
• Business casual dress.
• Flexible Monday through Friday work schedules and telecommuting options.
• Continuing education provided and paid for by the employer.
• Tuition assistance program for those who qualify.
• Clear path to advance your career.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance and optional short-term disability insurance.
• $15,000 life insurance policy and options to purchase additional coverage and supplemental
coverage for dependents.
• Optional flexible spending accounts.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Arizona State Retirement System