Financial Investigations Manager

Posting Summary

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00969PO25 Job Family Audit, Compliance and Risk Management Job Function Audit USC Market Title Audit Manager Link to USC Market Title (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Job Level P3 - Professional Business Title (Internal Title) Financial Investigations Manager Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Audit and Advisory Department Audit and Advisory Services State Pay Band 8 Approved Starting Salary $72,093 Advertised Salary Range $72,093 - $105,000 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

* Normal work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am - 5:00pm with one hour for lunch.

* Must be willing to work flexible schedule to support office needs.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Other

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Position Description

Advertised

Job Summary

The Financial Investigations Manager leads and conducts investigations into suspected financial fraud, misconduct, irregularities, and violation of university financial policies. This role ensures investigations are thorough, impartial, and compliant with internal policies and federal and state regulations. The manager collaborates with internal departments and external agencies to gather evidence to evaluate the validity of allegations, identify risks and internal control weaknesses, and recommend corrective actions.

Job Related Minimum Required

Education and Experience

* Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

* Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential.

Preferred Qualifications

* 5+ years of experience in financial investigations or forensic accounting.

* Master's degree in related field or advanced training in forensic accounting or fraud investigation.

* Professional certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or equivalent.

* Experience working in higher education.

* Experience with digital forensics or investigative software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

* Strong knowledge of financial systems, auditing standards, and fraud detection techniques.

* Excellent critical thinking, analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.

* Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI, or similar). Minimum requirement: strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

* Familiarity with grant management regulations (e.g., Uniform Guidance), state ethics laws, and university fiscal policies.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Conduct and manage investigations into financial fraud, embezzlement, and other financial misconduct. Interview witnesses and subjects and document findings. Prepare comprehensive reports with findings and recommendations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 40 Job Duty

Analyze financial records, transactions, and data to identify irregularities. Recommend improvements to internal controls and fraud prevention strategies.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty

Develop and foster strong working relationships for collaboration with internal units (e.g., legal, HR, law enforcement, and Division of IT). Collaborate with external investigative entities as assigned.

Essential Function Yes…