Criminal Investigator

Government of the District of Columbia

Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

Criminal Investigator

$92,656.00 - $137,561.00 Annually

Washington, DC

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal and financial stability, accountability and integrity of the Government of the District of Columbia is in search of a Criminal Investigator. The Criminal Investigator position is in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), Compliance Administration, Criminal Investigation Division.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

planning and conducting investigations involving criminal tax fraud, financial crimes, and related violations; performing complex financial reviews using indirect accounting methods and working with conflicting or incomplete information; interviewing suspects, witnesses, and third parties; gathering and analyzing financial documents; working with Tax Auditors to review records; and applying accounting techniques to establish evidence when records are inadequate. The incumbent also assists prosecutors by preparing cases for trial, conducting follow-up inquiries, and testifying in court. Additional responsibilities include participating in surveillance and undercover assignments, executing search and arrest warrants, seizing assets, protecting people and property during enforcement operations, and serving as a team lead or expert advisor when needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of progressive work experience planning and conducting investigations related to criminal tax fraud violations, financial crimes, and other related offenses; gathering and analyzing financial data from varied sources; conducting interviews with involved parties and other knowledgeable individuals; employing various accounting techniques to support financial investigations; and evaluating investigative findings to recommend appropriate actions.

Applicant must have a bachelor's degree earned at an accredited US institution in accounting or related field such as business administration, finance, or public administration that included or was supplemented by 15 semester hours in accounting, plus an additional 9 semester hours in business law, tax law, finance, and/or economics related courses. Applicants must submit an official transcript that verifies a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field and 24 semester credit hours in accounting to be considered. If applicable, your application package must include a foreign credential course by course evaluation of all foreign transcripts. Acceptable foreign credential equivalency reports must be provided by organizations that have current membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE).

For initial review, please submit your resume to anita.tolani@dc.gov or the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Human Resources, 1101 4th Street, SW, Suite W220, Washington, DC 20024.

To complete an application or for additional details related to this vacancy, please visit www.cfo.dc.gov and reference announcement number: 26-AD-OTR-0007

The OCFO offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, retirement, and educational assistance.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Pay: $92,656.00 - $137,561.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future?
• Do you have at least 24 semester credit hours in accounting?
• Do you have 9 semester hours in business law, tax law, finance, and/or economics related courses?
• How many years of experience do you have with Fraud Investigation?
• How many years of experience do you have working in tax fraud environment?
• This position requires you to work out of Washington, DC. Are you open to commuting or relocating for this role?

Work Location: In person