Audit Investigations Manager (Audit Dept)

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints•Salt Lake, UT

12d

About The Position

The Church Auditing Department is seeking an experienced Investigations Manager to conduct and lead complex financial and operational investigations. This role combines direct investigative responsibility with team leadership and oversight, supporting the Church Auditing Department’s mission to protect assets, ensure accountability, and strengthen governance. This position requires strong investigative judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to manage sensitive matters involving reputational, financial, and ecclesiastical risk.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in investigations, auditing, forensic accounting, or related field
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, or other applicable education.
Demonstrated experience leading complex or sensitive investigations
Strong analytical and investigative judgment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with discretion

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree preferred.
Experience managing people, projects, and investigative portfolios preferred
Professional certification strongly encouraged (CFE preferred; CPA/CIA beneficial)

Responsibilities

Lead complex and sensitive investigations (e.g., defalcations, fraud, misuse of Church resources) from intake through resolution
Design and execute investigative strategies, adapting approach as new information emerges
Conduct and guide sensitive interviews with professionalism and sound judgment
Evaluate evidence, financial activity, and conflicting information to reach well-supported conclusions
Prepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports and executive summaries
Manage a portfolio of investigative matters across regions, ensuring quality and timeliness
Review investigative scope, approach, documentation, and conclusions for accuracy and consistency
Provide guidance to investigators on investigative procedures, risk areas, and classification decisions
Coordinate with senior leadership on prioritization, escalation, and resolution of cases
Approve or contribute to final case conclusion recommendations and reporting, as appropriate
Serve as a primary point of contact for Area leadership, controllers, human resources, and in-house legal counsel
Build trusted relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity
Ensure investigations are conducted with appropriate sensitivity and alignment with Church policies
Provide training and mentoring to investigators and audit team members
Support onboarding and development of investigators
Promote consistency in applying investigative standards, methodologies, and documentation
Identify emerging risks and patterns across investigations
Contribute to development of investigative processes, tools, and methodologies
Support leadership briefings and strategic initiatives within the investigative team