Job Description
Job Title
Position Title: Senior Forensic Auditor
Location: Office of Inspector General
Salary Range: $79,543 - $107,951
Position type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Telecommuting Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 60% (three days per week)
Position Summary:
The Senior Forensic Auditor should possess knowledge and an understanding of how to conduct investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, and unethical conduct; while utilizing data analytics, traditional, and sophisticated investigative techniques. Prior interviewing and audit / investigative experience is essential for this role.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration. A bachelor’s degree in accounting or business and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Juris Doctor (JD) may be considered in lieu of the master’s degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and document analysis.
Strong verbal and writing skills, including report writing.
At least 10 years of professional forensic accounting / auditing and fraud investigation experience required.
Certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) is preferable.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite of products.
Essential Functions:
Examine allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, and other irregularities or improprieties on the part of District employees, contractor personnel and vendors doing business with the District.
Proactively apply knowledge of current fraud schemes to develop an Investigative plan as well as identify areas of risk for fraud, waste, abuse, and financial mismanagement.
Ensure investigations are handled with discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Prepare clear, concise, and conclusive investigative reports; setting forth the allegation(s), evidence, findings, and recommendations; for review and approval by the Inspector General.
Examine a wide variety of records, financial transactions, procedures, and systems of internal control to detect fraudulent or wasteful practices, secure evidence and prepare statements for possible referral for internal discipline, and/or to law enforcement for criminal prosecution.
Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental principles of accounting and forensic auditing to lead the team in analyzing voluminous financial records and data pertaining to investigations.
Develop and maintain confidential materials in the OIG Case Management System (CMS).
Develop and prioritize a heavy case load; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attend networking meetings, as necessary.
Perform special projects and other related duties as assigned by the Inspector General.
Security Clearance:
Internal Applicants
If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.
External Applicants
In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.
Method of Application:
Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.
Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.
Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at [email protected] or phone at (313) 873-6897.
DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.
