Audit Investigations Manager

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Audit Investigations Manager leading complex and sensitive financial investigations for the Church Auditing Department. Supporting governance and accountability in the Church's operations.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Coordinate with senior leadership on prioritization, escalation, and resolution of cases
Approve 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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment.
The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Investigative Strategy DesignEvidence EvaluationFinancial Activity AnalysisReport PreparationInterview ConductingRisk IdentificationInvestigative MethodologiesCase Conclusion RecommendationsPortfolio ManagementOnboarding And Development Support

Soft Skills

ProfessionalismSound JudgmentDiscretionRelationship BuildingMentoring

Certifications

CFECPACIA