Forensic Accountant/Auditor, Investigate Complex Fraud(6465)

Duties Description Regional Offices Division
Forensic Accountant/Auditor—Nassau
Reference No. ROD_NAS_FAA_6465
Application Deadline is November 20, 2026
Salary is $72,077 + $4,150 in location pay
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The Office of the New York State Attorney General’s (OAG) Regional Offices Division is seeking a Forensic Accountant/Auditor (FAA) for the Nassau Regional Office. The selected candidate will report to the division’s Senior Auditor.

The FAA supports complex financial fraud investigations, enforcement actions, and general charities and litigation matters. The FAA supports the division by working in partnership with its attorneys, detective investigators, legal assistants, and analysts to investigate cases including, but not limited to, charities and nonprofit fraud, financial fraud, consumer fraud, mortgage fraud, tax fraud, investment fraud, and general litigation support matters, utilizing the Executive Law, the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (“N-PCL”), and other applicable state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications Qualifications:
• A minimum of a four-year college degree, specifically in accounting, finance, economics, applied statistics, computer science with data analysis, or equivalent post-college work experience.
• Excellent analytical, communication (verbal and written), and organizational skills.
• Collaborative and productive contributor when working on investigative teams and in a group setting.
• Adept at managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously while meeting all deadlines.
• Knowledge of fundamental computer applications, such as Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Maintain compliance with professional standards and best practices in forensic accounting and auditing.
• A desire and willingness to testify as a witness regarding audit analyses/summaries in court proceedings including deposition and trial testimony when required.
• Availability for periodic travel within New York state for meetings and to support legal matters.

Preferred Skills/Experience:
• Demonstrated experience reviewing voluminous financial records and advising and assisting in the investigation of alleged fraud.
• Experience analyzing financial records, accounting systems, and transactional data to identify fraud schemes and statutory violations.
• Experience reviewing mortgage applications, conducting financial analysis for real estate property approvals, and verifying asset documentation.
• Experience reviewing and filing corporate and/or non-profit tax returns.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Visio, with a preference for linking Excel data to automate charts, workflows, or asset diagrams.