Forensic Fraud Examiner

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The State of Connecticut Office of the Attorney General is recruiting for a Forensic Fraud Examiner position, located in Hartford, CT. This position will be responsible for conducting the most complex and difficult forensic examinations of financial records in matters under investigation by the agency and law enforcement authorities. As a State of Connecticut Employee, you'll receive: Professional growth and development opportunities; A healthy work/life balance to all employees; Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page! Position Highlights: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Conveniently located in downtown Hartford, close to major highways About Us: The Office of the Attorney General was officially created by the Connecticut General Assembly in 1897. The Connecticut Constitution and General Statutes authorize the Attorney General to represent the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience in accounting, auditing or financial examinations.
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in conducting forensic financial examinations.
Considerable knowledge and ability to apply professional accounting and auditing principles and practices; and ability to utilize electronic data processing (EDP) systems relevant industry accounting principles and practices; substance and application of relevant statutes and regulations; courtroom procedure; evidence; Considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; Considerable ability to analyze complex financial records, documents and reports for evidence of financial fraud; prepare comprehensive reports and exhibits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with examining/investigating fraud, especially within governmental programs.

Responsibilities

Performs the most complex forensic analysis of financial records related to complex financial fraud investigations undertaken by the agency;
Participates as a member of task forces on most complex cases;
Reviews referred complaints for existence of financial fraud;
Examines prior audit reports, financial statements, budgets or other available data for evidence of fraud, waste or abuse;
Examines accounting methods and procedures to ensure compliance with accepted accounting practices;
Analyzes and traces proceeds of other assets involved in fraudulent schemes;
Identifies assets for possible seizure and/or forfeiture;
Utilizes intelligence databases for financial records, reports and forensic analysis in investigations;
Conducts interviews of witnesses and targets;
Provides technical assistance to staff;
Acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures;
Participates in hearings and settlement negotiations;
Prepares reports and makes recommendations in investigations;
Testifies in administrative and other legal proceedings regarding forensic fraud analysis and audit results;
Performs related duties as required.