Forensic Accountant Investigator

Division Overview:

The State’s Attorney’s Office in the Montana Department of Justice is dedicated to ensuring justice and upholding the rule of law on behalf of the people of Montana. The office includes the Solicitor General’s Office, Criminal Prosecution and Appellate Services, Civil Services and Consumer Protection. The functions within the office include defense of Montana’s laws as passed by the Legislature, constitutional challenges, determining legal sufficiency of ballot initiatives, prosecution of criminals, handling all phases of litigation from district court proceedings through appeal, and complex litigation of antitrust matters.

Job Overview:

The Forensic Accountant Investigator position is appointed in accordance with MCA 2-18-104 and combines accounting, auditing, and investigative skills to examine financial records for fraud, legal disputes, and compliance violations. The incumbent analyze complex transactions to detect embezzlement, trace hidden assets, and provide expert testimony, often working with law enforcement or legal counsel to support litigation and investigations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Investigate Financial Crime: Conduct investigations into fraud, bribery, money laundering, and embezzlement by analyzing financial documents.

• Litigation Support: Provide expert financial testimony and assist counsel in legal proceedings, including shareholder disputes and business closures.

• Expert Testimony: Serve as an expert witness in court, explaining complex financial findings to judges and juries in clear, simple language.

• Asset Tracing: Identify and track hidden assets in divorce cases, bankruptcy, and corporate fraud.

• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Reconstruct damaged or complex financial records, prepare detailed reports, and calculate economic damages.

• Compliance & Risk Assessment: Evaluate internal controls to detect weaknesses, prevent financial misconduct, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Four years of accounting experience.

• Other combinations of education or experience may be substituted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

• Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Special Instructions:

The selection procedures to be used in evaluating the applicant's qualification may include, but are not limited to, an evaluation of the résumé and cover letter, a structured interview, performance test, academic transcripts, reference/background checks and fingerprint checks.

Additional materials, references or information submitted by the applicant, but not requested, will not be considered.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to:

• Criminal History Fingerprint / Name-based Check

• Driving History

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this position, you must attach a resume at the time of application.

Tip: When attaching your resume, you must mark the attachment as a “Relevant File”.

Your Resume: Please include all work experience as well as job duties that demonstrate your qualifications for this position.  Include dates of employment (month & year- start & end) and the reason you left each job.

A complete online state application is not required. To initiate an application, attach the resume to be considered for this position.  Failure to attach résumé will result in an incomplete application that will not be considered further.

Only electronic applications will be accepted.  Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process.

All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date.  Please submit preference documentation to Terri Christianson at Terese.Christianson@mt.gov via File Transfer Service.

To request an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.

Your service is rewarded with competitive compensation and generousState of Montana Benefits.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement plans

• Generous paid vacation, sick and holidays

• Pre-tax Flexibility Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program

State of Montana employment may qualify for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

This Organization Participates in E-Verify.

Minorities are under-represented in this position and are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $66,560 - $81,120