Securities Specialist 3

State of Arizona • Phoenix, AZ • 2h ago

Job No: 540273

Work Type: Full-time

Location: PHOENIX

Categories: Accounting/Auditing,Legal/Investigations/Adjustment/Compliance,Insurance/Banking Industry

CORPORATION COMMISSION The Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) is one of the most unique state agencies in Arizona and one of only 13 public utility commissions in the country where commissioners are elected. Established by the Arizona Constitution, the ACC is a medium-sized agency with offices in Phoenix and Tucson. Our mission is diverse-spanning utility rate making; securities registration and enforcement; rail and pipeline safety; and corporate business filings-and we boast an average employment tenure of nearly 10 years. Learn more by visiting www.azcc.gov.

Forensic accountant

Job Location:

Address: 1300 West Washington Street

Phoenix, AZ, 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $70,000 - $80,000

Grade: 3

Closing Date: 05/31/2026

Job Summary:

The Securities Division is seeking a Forensic Accountant who wants to immediately handle significant financial fraud cases, sometimes involving millions of dollars, to protect the public. This position will join a group of like-minded accountants, attorneys and investigators in the investigation and enforcement of the Arizona Securities Act and Investment Management Act. The position offers the benefit of interesting and challenging work in a non-corporate environment.

Job Duties:

You will be responsible for determining the appropriate methods and procedures for carrying out the forensic accountants' responsibilities. You will handle your own caseload providing forensic accounting analyses to case teams and testify in administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

-Knowledge of forensic accounting techniques, especially relating to asset tracing

Ability to explain complex accounting principles and analyses to enforcement staff and other parties without accounting experience, including testifying in judicial proceedings

Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills

Excellent writing skills

Accounting research skills

Advanced Excel skills

Time management and prioritization skills

Ability to defend analyses in contentious proceedings

Ability to prepare accounting exhibits

Must be licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or comparable designation

Minimum 2 years of forensic accounting or fraud investigation experience

Selective Preference(s):

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF)

Trial experience

Experience in the securities industry and/or financial fraud cases

Excel VBA skills

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Please submit a cover letter along with your resume.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background/reference check, criminal history check (fingerprints) and confirmation of any degrees/certifications. A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance and long-term disability insurance

Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Retirement :

This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).

If you have any questions, please feel free to email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.

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