Disciplinary Auditor (Financial Specialist 2)

Job Title

This position is part of our complex investigations group and would be responsible for investigating complex financial matters, including conducting forensic audits and analysis of financial records.

Job Description

When you come to work for the New Jersey Judiciary you will join an 8500-member strong team that operates with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service. You will be engaged with work that has purpose, meaning and makes a difference in lives of the public we serve. We work hard every day to build the public's trust and confidence in our court system, which includes issues such as bail reform, marijuana decriminalization and recovery court. Whether it be in a courtroom, an administrative office, a courthouse training room, an IT office or in the field, our Judiciary workforce is improving the lives of countless individuals and families every day. We honor the dignity and individualism of each member of our organization while fostering professionalism and continuous improvement in our work.

The Office of Attorney Ethics (OAE) acts as the investigative and prosecutorial arm of the Supreme Court of New Jersey in discharging the Supreme Court's constitutional responsibility to supervise and discipline New Jersey attorneys. The OAE mission is to preserve public confidence in the reputation of the Bar and to protect the public from lawyers who fail to comport with high professional standards articulated in the New Jersey Rules of Professional Conduct. When you come to work for the Office of Attorney Ethics, you will join a staff of mission driven professionals who operate with the highest standards of independence, integrity, fairness and quality service.

This position is part of our complex investigations group and would be responsible for investigating complex financial matters, including conducting forensic audits and analysis of financial records. The position requires a blend of the knowledge and skill of an accountant along with the experience of a seasoned investigator. These investigations often involve the reconstruction of an attorney's bank accounts and financial records through the review of client files and subpoenaed bank records.

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule, and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of remote work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, in addition to installing a multifactor authentication app on your phone or tablet, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.

Example Of Duties

Gather evidence

Conduct demand audits and interviews

Review documents obtained through investigation

Conduct detailed review, reconstruction and analysis of financial documents, including but not limited to, attorney trust and business account records, and subpoenaed bank account records

Prepare accurate and detailed investigative reports in order to effectively communicate facts and findings of the investigation, indicating conclusions and recommendation. Excellent writing skills are required

Render trial assistance to Deputy Ethics Counsel by preparing for and assisting with formal disciplinary hearings, including communication with proposed witnesses

Testify effectively in formal ethics proceedings as to the conduct and results of each investigation

Manage a caseload of complex financial and non-financial investigations consistent with the time goals provided by the Court Rules

Interface with law enforcement agencies and other disciplinary agencies to obtain records of criminal matters and disciplinary adjudications in other jurisdictions

Monitor and maintain accurate reports of all untriable matters pending motion for final or reciprocal discipline

Report monthly to the Chief of Investigations and Chief of Motions with regard to all untriable matters

Other duties as assigned

Note : CPA, CFE or similar credentials are preferred, as well as demonstrated experience conducting investigations and detailed financial analysis. Strong written communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 21 credit hours in accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, statistics, mathematics, data analytics and / or financial related courses. Six of these credit hours must be in accounting and five years of professional accounting, auditing, budgeting, cash management and / or financial analysis. Substitution : Applicants who do not possess the required education, but do possess the 21 accounting, business administration, economics, public administration, statistics, mathematics, data analytics and / or financial related courses, including six accounting credit hours, may substitute additional paraprofessional and / or professional experience on a year-for-year basis with one year of such experience being equal to 30 semester hour credits. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, economics, accounting, statistics, mathematics, data analytics or finance may be substituted for one year of general experience -OR- a CPA designation may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. Education Note : College or university transcript is required. An unofficial transcript is required in order to apply. Degrees conferred outside of the United States must be evaluated by a recognized evaluation service.

Supplemental Information

Driver's License : Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. Authorization to Work : US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the US according to Department of Homeland Security, US Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations. Special Note : Newly hired employees must agree to a thorough background check that will include fingerprinting. All data received will be kept in strict confidence except to inform the individual of the findings and what action will be taken as a result of this information. Residency Law : In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52 : 14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70), the "New Jersey First Act," all persons newly hired by the Judiciary within one year must establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person may request an exemption from that requirement from the Employee Residency Review Committee in the Department of Labor & Workforce Development on the basis of either hardship or employer critical need.

The NJ Judiciary requires all applicants to complete the application process fully and as instructed. All applicants must complete the work experience and education sections and attach any required documents. Applications must describe all relevant work experience in detail, beginning with your current or most recent job, including military service (indicate rank), internships and job-related volunteer work, if applicable. Use a separate section to describe each position. Applicants who indicate "see resume" or enter their initials to acknowledge that they have skipped the Work History and Education sections will not be considered, unless they do not possess any education history or work experience. Only applicants that follow the application instructions and submit completed applications will be considered. The New Jersey Judiciary consists of : the Supreme Court, the Superior Court including the Appellate Division and the Trial Court of the 15 vicinages in New Jersey, the Tax Court and the Municipal Court System. The Administrative Office of the Courts provides technical assistance, operational support, training, research and development, budget and personnel coordination, and development and operation of information systems for the Courts of New Jersey.

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