FRAUD INVESTIGATOR / ANALYST III - 79001459

State of Florida • MIAMI, FL

7d • $60,158 - $65,652 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Bureau of Public Engagement of the Division of Condominiums, Timeshares, and Mobile Homes. It is an in-office position in the criminal referral unit. The position is responsible for reviewing cases related to alleged criminal activity related to condominium operations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of forensic accounting principles, auditing standards, and investigative techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes and administrative rules to specific fact scenarios.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence, including complex financial data, and identify indicators of fraud or misconduct.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and legally sound written reports and documentation.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
• Skilled with attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Skilled with strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to present technical and financial information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Skilled with customer service etiquette.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Two (2) years of accounting or auditing experience
• One (1) year of investigative, legal, and analytical experience
• Valid Florida Driver License
• Case and non-related case Travel
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field (with 24+ accounting semester hours)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CRFAC), or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Responsibilities

• Conducts forensic financial examinations to identify patterns, irregularities, and indicators of fraud, misconduct, or potential criminal activity involving condominium associations, board members, and related parties.
• Applies relevant provisions of Chapters 718, Florida Statutes, and applicable Florida Administrative Code provisions to assess alleged violations and determine compliance.
• Gathers, reviews, and analyzes financial records and documentation necessary to investigate complex financial allegations.
• Conducts financial audits and forensic analyses to evaluate whether condominium associations, board members, or other involved parties may have engaged in fraud, misuse of association funds, or other financial misconduct.
• Investigates alleged violations; prepares detailed, concise, and well-supported investigative reports, memoranda, and written correspondence of findings and recommendations for supervisory review and prepares referrals for law enforcement agencies or prosecuting authorities as needed.
• May provide expert testimony in legal or administrative proceedings.
• Effectively monitor case load to ensure cases are processed in a timely manner.
• Maintaining a wide range of general knowledge of the Department and other agencies’ functions in order to provide referral information to the public as needed.
• Communicating with the supervisor on a daily basis.
• Conducts case and non-related case travel.
• Performs other related work as required.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level