Audit Investigator III

UCF University Audit serves as the university's internal auditor, providing internal audits and reviews, management consulting and advisory services, investigations of fraud, waste, or abuse, follow-up on recommendations, evaluation of the processes of risk management and governance, and coordination with external auditors.

UCF University Audit is seeking an Audit Investigator III to conduct complex and sensitive investigations involving financial fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and violations of laws, regulations, rules, and university policies. This position independently manages investigations from initial complaint assessment and planning through evidence analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting while helping promote accountability and safeguard university resources.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in financial fraud investigations, accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, compliance, law enforcement, or a related investigative field. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and investigative writing skills, discretion in handling sensitive information, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with university stakeholders.

• Lead complex and sensitive investigations involving alleged fraud, waste, abuse, employee misconduct, and violations of applicable laws, regulations, rules, and university policies.
• Independently manage investigations from initial planning through interviews, evidence collection and analysis, documentation, findings, and final reporting.
• Manage the intake and triage of complaints by assessing jurisdiction, investigative needs, risk, urgency, and the appropriate course of action.
• Evaluate the potential applicability of the Florida Whistle-blower Act and coordinate with university stakeholders to support appropriate and consistent complaint resolution.
• Prepare comprehensive investigative reports, work papers, findings, and related correspondence in accordance with university procedures and professional standards.
• Assist with reviewing investigative work papers, managing assignments, and providing backup support to the investigations manager or associate director, as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with team members and leadership regarding investigative progress, significant developments, and case resolution.
• Support fraud awareness and prevention initiatives such as the UCF Fraud Risk Assessment Committee, guide University Audit interns, and participate in audits or consulting projects, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4+ years of experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
• Must obtain Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designation within one year of hire.

• Experience conducting complex financial fraud, compliance, employee misconduct, or fraud, waste, and abuse investigations.
• Experience applying accounting, auditing, forensic accounting, or financial analysis principles in an investigative environment.
• Experience independently managing investigations from complaint assessment through findings and final reporting, including preparing investigative reports and professional correspondence.
• Experience in preparing for, conducting, and documenting sensitive interviews and communicating with stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Experience using data analytics, case-management systems, audit software, or emerging technologies to support investigative work.
• Experience working in higher education, government, the public sector, internal audit,…