SUMMARY

Are you a Forensic Accountant / Financial Investigator looking for work-life balance with an established organization? If so, then this is an excellent opportunity to join the Idaho Department of Finance, Securities Bureau.
The Idaho Department of Finance promotes access to healthy and comprehensive financial services for Idaho citizens through the efficient oversight of financial institutions, investment opportunities, and credit transactions. Through administration of laws enacted by the Idaho Legislature, legitimate financial transactions are encouraged, while fraud, unsafe practices, and unlawful conduct are detected, and appropriate enforcement actions are taken.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Some knowledge of 1. general accounting/finance theory, principles, and practices; and 2. computer applications used in accounting or the financial services industry
• Experience 1. Applying accounting principles to reconcile accounts, 2. Examining financial statements and reports for completeness and accuracy, 3. Interpreting and applying provisions of state and federal financial services laws, rules, standards or guidelines, and 4. Preparing narrative reports

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong working knowledge of the financial industry and accounting standards including state/federal laws, rules, standards, and guidelines.
• Experience conducting financial examinations, investigations, and/or accounting services.
• Possesses a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other accounting software (e.g., Quickbooks)
• Experience and/or education preparing narrative reports such as investigative, financial, and/or intelligence research reports.
• Experience working at an accounting firm, financial institution, government financial agency, law enforcement agency, and/or digital technology company.
• Professional experience analyzing anti-money laundering (AML) statutes and/or conducting AML investigations.
• Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and/or a degree in accounting.
• Experience with financial audits.
• Financial and accounting credentials such as ACAMS, CFA, CFP, FRM etc. and/or academic degrees in finance, economics, or advanced degrees such as MBAs.
• Professional criminal and/or regulatory investigative experience.
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• Knowledge of emerging technologies affecting the financial space such as AI/ML, cloud computing, or distributed ledger technology/blockchain etc. and/or technological disciplines such as cybersecurity, software development/engineering, or information technology etc.

• Use accounting skills and strategies to investigate potential illicit financial activity and regulatory compliance issues.
• Review and investigate cases for financial stakeholders and the public via complaints, examination findings, proactive case development, and/or agency referrals.
• Review financial records, drafts subpoenas, prepare/conduct witness interviews, and research legal/regulatory issues.
• Use open-source intelligence (OSINT) and other collection methods for developing analytic conclusions.
• Provide data driven tactical and strategic findings to a broad range of stakeholders, including regulators, law enforcement, policymakers, and financial industry participants.
• Research, collect, and analyze financial information to draft financial crime intelligence products, evidentiary packages, investigative memoranda, and legal documents.
• Use knowledge of traditional and emerging payment systems to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities and illicit activity.
• Develop and apply forensic accounting investigative methods, strategies, procedures, and techniques to investigate cases.
• Advise co-workers and management on appropriate enforcement actions (e.g., criminal, civil, and/or administrative actions).
• Assist Department attorneys in litigation, including testifying as an expert witness.
• Acts as a resource for industry members to obtain voluntary compliance.
• Ensure work products and presentations are clear, consistent, concise, relevant, accurate, and timely.
• Use qualitative/quantitative analytic techniques and collection methods to assess violations and areas of vulnerability.
• Identify, test, analyze, and adopt new investigative tools.
• Support DOF’s enforcement actions, law enforcement investigations, and stakeholder education efforts on key compliance and financial crime issues.
• Increase accounting and financial crime knowledge to help mentor other investigators.