NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Investigative Accountant
Salt Lake County, UT
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$34.60/hr - $44.77/hr
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the State of Utah's Department of Commerce, focusing on regulating the securities industry. The Investigative Accountant will conduct financial analysis and investigate allegations of securities fraud, working to ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
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Responsibilities
Perform investigative accounting procedures, including analysis of complex financial statements, ledgers, and transactions to uncover fraud or misappropriation
Conduct detailed financial forensic analysis on bank and brokerage records to trace funds and identify financial irregularities
Provide expert testimony in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings, providing testimony that explains complex financial findings
Write comprehensive investigative reports that serve as the basis for regulatory actions or criminal prosecutions
Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to staff on advanced accounting techniques
Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies (including the FBI, SEC, and NASAA) on multi-jurisdictional investigations
Oversee the collection of fines and restitution and prepare enforcement expenditure reports for the Utah Securities Commission
Qualification
Required
Experience in professional accounting, forensic auditing, or financial investigations
Experience in analyzing bank, brokerage, financial, and/or tax records to identify irregularities
Experience preparing detailed written reports or legal documentation based on financial analysis
Valid driver's license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a)
You must successfully pass a criminal history check
Preferred
An undergraduate degree in a related field of accounting, business, finance, criminology, statistics, mathematics, political science, public administration, and a Master's degree in Accounting
Current Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (or currently sitting for the exam)
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) credentials
Applicants without the preferred degree may substitute four (4) to six (6) years of direct professional experience in forensic accounting, securities regulation, or complex financial auditing
Candidates who have worked under the direct supervision of a CPA for at least two (2) years or have significant documented experience in criminal/civil financial investigations may be considered in lieu of certifications
Benefits
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
Paid Time Off:
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
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