Assistant Director, Investigations

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Investigations is responsible to the Chief Audit Executive for helping accomplish the Office of Internal Audit’s (OIA) mission. The position plans and executes investigations into significant, credible allegations of waste, fraud, or financial mismanagement within the university and supports the department’s investigations and advisory services. The role leads, coordinates, executes, and supervises complex and sensitive investigations, internal control reviews, management advisory services, and other OIA projects. It oversees investigative engagements, advises on remedial action, and provides leadership and direction to investigations staff. The Assistant Director also builds relationships across the university, trains and mentors staff, and delivers education on internal controls, fraud risks, and investigative techniques to university and professional audiences.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area and seven years of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated investigation experience and skills, including developing an investigation approach or strategy, interviewing employees associated with an investigation, obtaining and analyzing evidence, drawing relevant conclusions, and recommending control enhancements.
Ability to identify, request, obtain, review, analyze, and describe complex financial and operational data; identify patterns, anomalies, and red flags; and create visuals and graphics for reports and presentations when necessary.
Significant supervisory experience as an investigator, consultant, auditor, and/or reviewer in a large research university or complex not-for-profit organization.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
Strong understanding of investigative techniques and internal controls, and ability to assess risks in areas such as healthcare, financial management, academic management, and sponsored academic research.
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and interview skills, both oral and written, including the ability to express complex ideas simply and communicate with people at all levels.
Commitment to excellence, personal and professional integrity, and the highest ethical and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

License or certification as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or other relevant certification or credential.
An advanced degree in a complementary discipline such as business, criminology, educational leadership, or law.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end investigations of credible allegations of waste, abuse, and financial fraud, including intake meetings, initial assessments, interviews, review documentation, and report preparation.
Obtain and present facts and evidence that may support administrative or legal action.
Identify and interview suspects and other parties with first-hand information about matters under investigation.
Examine and analyze statements of potentially fraudulent transactions; interview suspected participants, agents, employees, and other involved parties.
Coordinate with university senior leadership, university departments, and external agencies as appropriate, including General Counsel, Human Resources, Finance, the University of Florida Police Department, and the State Attorney’s office when criminal violations of state statute are suspected or identified.
Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to investigations staff to ensure quality, adherence to professional standards, and achievement of OIA goals and objectives.
Advise on appropriate remedial action resulting from investigations.
Monitor engagement time against budget and key dates, and update the Chief Audit Executive about schedule variations as needed.
Develop and maintain relationships with university administration, colleges, and departments to promote communication and position OIA as an asset and reference source.
Train and mentor staff, seniors, and managers in investigative skills, including interview techniques, data analysis, document review, attention to detail, and investigative information processing.
Develop and present programs and publications and conduct educational sessions on good internal controls and fraud-risk management.
Educate peers within and outside the institution about investigation techniques.
Work with professional associations, as appropriate, to provide training and educational speaking sessions that promote and enhance professional standards.