Audit Investigator III

University Audit

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 reports administratively to the Office of the President and functionally to the Audit and Compliance Committee of the Board of Trustees. This reporting structure promotes independence and full consideration of audit recommendations and management action plans.

The Opportunity

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, workpapers, findings, and related correspondence in accordance with university procedures and professional standards.
• Assist with reviewing investigative workpapers, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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, corporate compliance, or another regulated environment.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

• The anticipated salary range for this position is $87,500-Negotiable. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.
• All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.
• This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country.

You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference.

Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Benefits

Working at Ucf has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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• Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

• Department
• University Audit
• Work Schedule
• Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Type of Appointment
• Regular
• Expected Salary $75,809.00 to Negotiable
• Job Posting End Date
• 11-20-2026-12-00-AM

• As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.
• UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.