The Role
Conducts financial investigations into fraud, waste, and abuse involving government and publicly funded entities. Reviews accounting, banking, payroll, contract, and invoice records; analyzes transactions and anomalies; interviews witnesses and subjects; evaluates internal controls; researches applicable laws; quantifies losses; and prepares investigative reports and testimony. The role collaborates with law enforcement, prosecutors, government personnel, vendors, and citizens, with regular travel throughout Tennessee.
Summary Generated by Built In
Fraud Investigator
Location: Middle Tennessee Region
Join us in our mission to make government work better.
Role Snapshot
The Fraud Investigator supports the Comptroller’s Office by conducting financial investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in government and publicly funded entities. Investigators analyze financial records, conduct interviews, develop and document evidence, identify internal control and compliance deficiencies, and prepare investigative findings that may result in corrective action, recovery of public funds, or criminal prosecution. This role directly contributes to accountability and transparency in Tennessee government operations.
Why You'll Love This Job
• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Tennessee
• Flexible schedules and a standard 37.5-hour workweek
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits and strong work-life balance
What You'll Do
Required:
Logistics
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury audits state and local governmental entities and oversees state government’s financial and administrative management. The office is nationally recognized for its professionalism and commitment to accountability and consistently ranks as a Top Workplace. Learn more at www.comptroller.tn.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran status, or any category protected by law is prohibited.
NOTICE
This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.
Location: Middle Tennessee Region
Join us in our mission to make government work better.
Role Snapshot
The Fraud Investigator supports the Comptroller’s Office by conducting financial investigations involving allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse in government and publicly funded entities. Investigators analyze financial records, conduct interviews, develop and document evidence, identify internal control and compliance deficiencies, and prepare investigative findings that may result in corrective action, recovery of public funds, or criminal prosecution. This role directly contributes to accountability and transparency in Tennessee government operations.
Why You'll Love This Job
• Meaningful work that impacts communities across Tennessee
• Flexible schedules and a standard 37.5-hour workweek
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Comprehensive benefits and strong work-life balance
What You'll Do
- Apply accounting principles and analytical techniques to review large volumes of financial records for evidence of manipulation or concealment
- Use spreadsheets, databases, data analysis tools, and other investigative techniques to identify unusual transactions, relationships, patterns, and anomalies
- Conduct, document, and analyze investigative interviews of complainants, witnesses, subjects, government officials, employees, vendors, and other relevant parties related to fraud investigations
- Obtain, organize, and analyze accounting records, bank records, contracts, invoices, payroll records, and other evidence to identify schemes and quantify losses
- Research laws, rules, and regulations relevant to investigative findings
- Evaluate internal controls and identify weaknesses that contribute to or allow fraud, waste, or abuse to occur
- Prepare clear and concise investigative reports for public release and assist with presenting investigative findings and testimony throughout the judicial process
- Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, government staff, contractors, vendors, and citizens on fraud investigations involving potential criminal activity
- Promote compliance with laws, regulations, standards, policies, and best practices
Required:
- A 4‑year degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis, or Criminal Justice (including at least 18 semester hours in accounting)
- Minimum of 2 years of financial investigative experience
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Sound judgment, professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and high integrity
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within an investigative team
- A strong working knowledge of accounting principles and the ability to analyze financial records
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Forensic Interviewer (CFI), and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Additional experience in accounting, auditing, or financial investigative work
Logistics
- Travel: Investigators regularly travel throughout their assigned region and may travel elsewhere in Tennessee based on investigative needs. Work-related travel is reimbursed.
- Compensation: Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes annual and sick leave, insurance plans, retirement plan, 401(k), college fee waivers, and flexible scheduling options, including opportunities to occasionally work from home.
The Office of the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury audits state and local governmental entities and oversees state government’s financial and administrative management. The office is nationally recognized for its professionalism and commitment to accountability and consistently ranks as a Top Workplace. Learn more at www.comptroller.tn.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran status, or any category protected by law is prohibited.
NOTICE
This position requires a criminal background check. You may be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered for this position.
Skills Required
- Four-year degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting emphasis, or Criminal Justice with at least 18 semester hours in accounting
- At least 2 years of financial investigative experience
- Valid driver's license
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Sound judgment, professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and high integrity
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an investigative team
- Working knowledge of accounting principles and ability to analyze financial records
- Certified Fraud Examiner certification
- Certified Forensic Interviewer certification
- Certified Public Accountant certification
- Additional accounting, auditing, or financial investigative experience
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The Company
What We Do
The Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury is responsible for ensuring fiscal integrity within the State of Tennessee, acting as the state's financial overseer and 'Money Cop'.
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