The Church Auditing Department is seeking an experienced Investigations Manager to conduct and lead complex financial and operational investigations. This role combines direct investigative responsibility with team leadership and oversight, supporting the Church Auditing Department's mission to protect assets, ensure accountability, and strengthen governance.
This position requires strong investigative judgment, leadership capability, and the ability to manage sensitive matters involving reputational, financial, and ecclesiastical risk.
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Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.
Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.
10+ years of experience in investigations, auditing, forensic accounting, or related field
Requires a Bachelor''s Degree in accounting, finance, or other applicable education. Master''s Degree preferred.
Demonstrated experience leading complex or sensitive investigations
Strong analytical and investigative judgment
Experience managing people, projects, and investigative portfolios preferred
Professional certification strongly encouraged (CFE preferred; CPA/CIA beneficial)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with discretion
Investigation Leadership and Execution
Lead complex and sensitive investigations (e.g., defalcations, fraud, misuse of Church resources) from intake through resolution
Design and execute investigative strategies, adapting approach as new information emerges
Conduct and guide sensitive interviews with professionalism and sound judgment
Evaluate evidence, financial activity, and conflicting information to reach well-supported conclusions
Prepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports and executive summaries
Oversight, Quality, and Case Management
Manage a portfolio of investigative matters across regions, ensuring quality and timeliness
Review investigative scope, approach, documentation, and conclusions for accuracy and consistency
Provide guidance to investigators on investigative procedures, risk areas, and classification decisions
Coordinate with senior leadership on prioritization, escalation, and resolution of cases
Approve or contribute to final case conclusion recommendations and reporting, as appropriate
Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as a primary point of contact for Area leadership, controllers, human resources, and in-house legal counsel
Build trusted relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity
Ensure investigations are conducted with appropriate sensitivity and alignment with Church policies
Training and Team Development
Provide training and mentoring to investigators and audit team members
Support onboarding and development of investigators
Promote consistency in applying investigative standards, methodologies, and documentation
Strategic Contribution
Identify emerging risks and patterns across investigations
Contribute to development of investigative processes, tools, and methodologies
Support leadership briefings and strategic initiatives within the investigative team
Investigation Leadership and Execution
Lead complex and sensitive investigations (e.g., defalcations, fraud, misuse of Church resources) from intake through resolution
Design and execute investigative strategies, adapting approach as new information emerges
Conduct and guide sensitive interviews with professionalism and sound judgment
Evaluate evidence, financial activity, and conflicting information to reach well-supported conclusions
Prepare clear, concise, and defensible investigative reports and executive summaries
Oversight, Quality, and Case Management
Manage a portfolio of investigative matters across regions, ensuring quality and timeliness
Review investigative scope, approach, documentation, and conclusions for accuracy and consistency
Provide guidance to investigators on investigative procedures, risk areas, and classification decisions
Coordinate with senior leadership on prioritization, escalation, and resolution of cases
Approve or contribute to final case conclusion recommendations and reporting, as appropriate
Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as a primary point of contact for Area leadership, controllers, human resources, and in-house legal counsel
Build trusted relationships while maintaining independence and objectivity
Ensure investigations are conducted with appropriate sensitivity and alignment with Church policies
Training and Team Development
Provide training and mentoring to investigators and audit team members
Support onboarding and development of investigators
Promote consistency in applying investigative standards, methodologies, and documentation
Strategic Contribution
Identify emerging risks and patterns across investigations
Contribute to development of investigative processes, tools, and methodologies
Support leadership briefings and strategic initiatives within the investigative team