Financial Investigation Job Opportunities

Investigate the Possibilities of a Career in Financial Investigation

According to The Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, the career outlook for a Financial Investigator is indeed bright. In their recent 2014 Study, they projected that in the Accounting field, positions will increase by 486,000 positions at all levels. While there are numerous careers in Forensic Accounting with local, state and federal branches of government, there are also additional opportunities within the private and non-profit sectors.

Financial Investigators are trained specialists with interesting careers in Forensic Accounting, and which command above average starting pay. Nationally, the average wage for the Accounting profession, including all specialty areas, was $51,800 in 2005. The range of salaries, nationwide for Associate degreed Accounting majors and specialties ranges from $21,417 in rural less populous regions to a high of $57,281 in the major US metropolitan areas. (Bureau of Labor Statistics, July 2006)

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Financial Investigation Career Overview

  • Financial Investigators have careers in Forensic Accounting and Economic Crime Management
  • Financial Investigators are often Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who work closely with Investment Bankers and other Accountants
  • Increased financial crimes such as embezzlement, bribery, and securities fraud will drive faster-than-average growth for Financial Investigators
  • According to acinet.org, the average nationwide median salary for a Financial Investigator is $52,200
  • Since 9/11, Financial Investigators have been playing a major role in tracing terrorist activity around the world through money trails

Financial Investigation Salary Information

Loss Mitigation Specialist - $26,570 (25th percentile)
Performs analysis of assigned accounts to determine and initiate appropriate action, which may include collection, loss mitigation on short sale negotiation, modification of loan terms, foreclosure, forbearance plans and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Interacts with attorneys, trustees, realtors, appraisers and vendors to ensure follow up in a proper and timely manner. Counsels customers on resolving unfavorable credit performance and makes recommendation of appropriate workout. Manages assigned production goals and maintains awareness of all policies, procedures and collection practices, laws, regulations and rules governing real estate collections.

Fraud Investigator - $38,494 (25th percentile)
Responsible for performing audits on transactions that are flagged as possible fraud, resolution of items that are flagged as possible fraud transactions, making telephone calls and sending notices to electronic disbursement card users for account resolution. A Fraud Investigator also performs disbursement tracking.

Federal Tax Compliance Officer - $40,362 (25th percentile)
Tax Compliance Officers at the IRS interact with customers who are served by the Small Business/Self Employed (SBSE) division. This key position acts as the single point of contact to resolve both general and technical customer issues. In particular, Tax Compliance Officers plan and conduct examinations and related investigations of individual and business taxpayers, plus analyze taxpayers' financial condition and related operations. They also provide tax law and tax-related accounting educational assistance for internal and external customers.

Loss Prevention - $57,222 (25th percentile)
Responds to and investigates all instances of suspected associate dishonesty, conducts dishonest associate interviews as needed, and researches and responds to all cash over/short reporting. Investigates external theft and credit fraud issues. Works to resolve issues that involve the flow of goods to the stores

Risk Manager - $75,940 (25th percentile)
Reviews real time check transactions to identify and stop fraudulent patterns. Prepares spreadsheet analysis for use in profiling or identifying fraud trends, performs daily tracking of fraudulent activity, including live tracking of the most wanted check writers. Data mines, using various applications, including Brio, Excel and pathways. Profiles, patterns and locates fraudulent check writers working with Financial Institutions, Brick and Mortar Merchants, Internet Merchants, Loss Prevention, Government and Gaming agencies. Develops new ways to identify and stop fraud and other loss prevention/security agencies.

Note: Salary data listed above includes salaries in the 25th percentile, factored from throughout the United States, for a range of Financial Investigation careers, according to figures available from salary.com, eFinancialcareers.com, IRS.gov, the BLS 2014 Study, Insurance Company Careers, and America’s Job Bank.

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