Forensic Auditor (Auditor III)

Position: SLA 8537

7/21/26, 5:05 PM Job Bulletin
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/newprint/5418740 2/11
The Forensic Auditor position exists to plan, manage, and perform complex investigative audit projects directly related to
investigations conducted by the Division’s Enforcement Unit. This includes formulating technical processes comprised of
reducing complex financial records into simplified parts for analysis, from which conclusions can be drawn. The position
must also evaluate procedures and principles and interpret and reconstruct a business entity’s or individual’s financial
books, records, and ledgers in order to determine if such analysis would support violations of the Colorado Securities
Act and the Colorado Commodities Code.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Completing accurate and relevant compilations of financial information with guidance from the senior staff auditor;
Preparing written internal communications regarding the completed financial analysis;
Providing expertise regarding the analysis of financial statements or other financial documents obtained through
investigation;
Preparing professional quality and error-free exhibits for formal presentation;
Testifying professionally, accurately, and truthfully in legal proceedings regarding financial investigations;
Reviewing financial statements associated with securities offerings or license applications being reviewed by the
examination section when requested; and
Providing expertise regarding financial statements or other financial documents obtained by the Division’s
examinations.

Currently in the office one day a week (Monday).

Qualifications:

Option 1: Experience
Seven (7) years of relevant full-time professional* auditing experience in the financial industry or in a government
agency performing any of the following:
Gathering, interpreting, and/or reviewing financial transactions and supporting documentation (ex., financial
or accounting records) necessary for analysis of financial information and/or fraud;
Conducting audits of financial records.
Option 2: A Combination of Education AND Experience
Associate’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate’s
degree in accounting, business, criminal justice, economics, finance, law, law enforcement, mathematics, or a field
of study related to the work assignment; AND
Five (5) years of relevant full-time professional* auditing experience in the financial industry or in a government
agency performing any of the following:
Gathering, interpreting, and/or reviewing financial transactions and supporting documentation (ex., financial
or accounting records) necessary for analysis of financial information and/or fraud;
Conducting audits of financial records.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will
substitute for five (5) years of the requirement.
7/21/26, 5:05 PM Job Bulletin
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OR
Bachelor’s Degree and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree
in accounting, business, criminal justice, economics, finance, law, law enforcement, mathematics, or a field of study
related to the work assignment; AND
Three (3) years of relevant full-time professional* auditing experience in the financial industry or in a government
agency performing any of the following:
Gathering, interpreting, and/or reviewing financial transactions and supporting documentation (ex., financial
or accounting records) necessary for analysis of financial information and/or fraud;
Conducting audits of financial records.
Current, valid licensure as a CPA from the Colorado Board of Accountancy or current, valid CIA certificate will
substitute for five (5) years of the requirement

Necessary Special Requirements:
Current, valid licensure as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) by the Colorado State Board of Accountancy

Salary : $72,264 - $93,900