STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Forensic Fraud Examiner

Recruitment #241217-4605AR-001

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT), invites its experienced agency employees to apply for the exciting Forensic Fraud Examiner opportunity within the Office of the Commissioner - Internal Audit Division.

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  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
  • Working for an award winning agency! CTDOT was recently awarded the Employer of the Year award by the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers (CSCE) and named the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS) CT Employer of the Year for 2024!
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Monday - Friday.
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week.
  • First Shift.
  • Location: Headquarters in Newington, CT
  • This position is eligible to apply for telework after successful completion of the working test period, and thereafter, in accordance with the Telework Policy which can be found here. Employees in their initial working test period must typically work on site in the office. 
THE ROLE
The Forensic Fraud Examiner will assist the Internal Audit’s Director by performing investigations of whistleblower complaints, investigations related to theft and/or misuse of state time, equipment, and/or resources, as well as complex reviews of state and federally funded state transportation projects and programs. 

The ideal candidate will have proficiency with:
  • Microsoft Excel and the manipulation of large volumes of data.
  • Core-CT tools, reports, and methods to extract, analyze, and reconcile financial records.
The successful candidate will also act as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures.

ABOUT US
As one of Connecticut's largest State agencies, DOT employs approximately 3,300 individuals statewide in five bureaus. It is the DOT's mission to improve quality of life through transportation. We have a significant transportation infrastructure system that is essential to maintaining mobility for Connecticut residents and businesses and supporting economic and community development while preserving environmental and cultural resources. The Department of Transportation is committed to cultivating a diverse staff that is representative of the communities we serve. Applications from individuals having diverse backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged.

Learn more about our mission, vison, and values by clicking here! Visit our website to learn more about the Connecticut DOT!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Departments of Revenue Services, Social Services, and Transportation, and the Office of the Attorney General this class is accountable for conducting the most complex and difficult forensic examinations of financial records in matters under investigation by the agency and law enforcement authorities.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Forensic Fraud Examiner is responsible for the following:

  • Supervising and/or performing planned financial and operational audits.
  • Developing and executing audit plans and programs.
  • Supervising and/or performing audit test work.
  • Writing audit reports, special project, and investigation memorandums.
  • Reviewing audit results with operating management.
  • Performing investigations of whistle blower complaints received from DOT officials, management, employees, the public and other sources to determine whether allegations of wrongdoing are valid.
  • Types of investigations include but are not limited to the submission of false claims, collusion, bribe solicitation and theft of goods and services.
  • Other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Seven (7) years of experience in accounting, auditing or financial examinations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been in conducting forensic financial examinations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training in accounting may be substituted for General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • A Master’s degree in accounting or certification as a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Fraud Examiner may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience auditing state and federally funded transportation programs and projects and experience with related regulations and requirements.
  • Experience utilizing systems and applications to perform data extraction.
  • Experience with DOT accounting practices.
  • Experience using investigative interview techniques to obtain information from individuals/groups.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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