FRAUD INVESTIGATOR / ANALYST III - 1

Summary

Fraud Investigator / Analyst IIIThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Our organization and mission is to license efficiently, regulate fairly. Florida counts on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure important matters are handled well. Responsibilities range from ensuring the safety of food service, maintaining the integrity of real estate transactions, furthering the transparency of condominium governance, and overseeing the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently.The work you will do: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. Your specific responsibilities include conducting forensic financial examinations to identify patterns, irregularities, and indicators of fraud, misconduct, or potential criminal activity involving condominium associations, board members, and related parties. This position 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.Knowledge, skills & abilities: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.Minimum requirements: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 preferred.Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CRFAC), or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) preferred.Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field (with 24+ accounting semester hours).The benefits of working for the State of Florida include a highly competitive set of employee benefits including state of Florida retirement package, paid holidays, paid leave, health insurance coverage, life insurance policy, additional supplemental insurance policies, tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts, and a tuition waiver program.

Job Description

Fraud Investigator / Analyst IIIThe State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Our organization and mission is to license efficiently, regulate fairly. Florida counts on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure important matters are handled well. Responsibilities range from ensuring the safety of food service, maintaining the integrity of real estate transactions, furthering the transparency of condominium governance, and overseeing the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently.The work you will do: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. Your specific responsibilities include conducting forensic financial examinations to identify patterns, irregularities, and indicators of fraud, misconduct, or potential criminal activity involving condominium associations, board members, and related parties. This position 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.Knowledge, skills & abilities: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.Minimum requirements: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 preferred.Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Accountant (CRFAC), or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) preferred.Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field (with 24+ accounting semester hours).The benefits of working for the State of Florida include a highly competitive set of employee benefits including state of Florida retirement package, paid holidays, paid leave, health insurance coverage, life insurance policy, additional supplemental insurance policies, tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts, and a tuition waiver program.