Audit Investigations Manager (Audit Dept)

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Cook up and coordinate with senior leadership on prioritization, escalation, and resolution of cases
• Acknowledge or contribute to final case conclusion recommendations and reporting, as appropriate
• 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
• Train and mentor investigators and audit team members
• Support onboarding and development of investigators
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

About Us

The Church Auditing Department seeks an experienced Investigations Manager to combine direct investigative responsibility with team leadership and oversight. This role supports the Church’s mission to protect assets, ensure accountability, and strengthen governance.

Job Identification

376001

Posting Date

07/02/2026, 03:23 PM

Locations

50 E North Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (Híbrido)

Job Schedule

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Number of Openings

1