Chief Forensic Accountant (MA IV)

• Performs a variety of administrative work in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and programs for the Department on forensic finances; reviews and recommends investigative procedures and technological resources for improvement; research issues and trends related to securities markets and enforcement such as, but not limited to, technologies, changes in federal enforcement practices, and regulatory developments.
• Provides forensic accounting services to attorneys and investigators within the Enforcement section; coordinates and implements investigative efforts with the Chief of Enforcement and Special Agent Chief; reviews potential enforcement actions for evidentiary, legal, and strategic issues regarding financial related topics.
• Establishes models, exhibits, and other visual aids for use with administrative and court filings, and for hearings and trials; testifies on accounting issues in administrative proceedings, as well as state and federal court cases; assist with new case intake and evaluations of those cases to ensure the findings are within policy and procedure for the Securities financial forensics; assists in prepares reports for the review and drafting of proposed changes affecting the agency operations.
• Develops and implements processes for identifying, facilitating, and tracking victim restitution payments; assist the Deputy Director in the distribution of funds for the Illinois Victim Restitution fund.
• Serve as a liaison for the Director with other Secretary of State Departments, outside organizations and other government agencies dealing with confidential details for financial issues of securities cases; advises the Director on any internal issues that arise on cases for financial references and makes recommendations for policy and/or procedural changes
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Application Process: 

• Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
• Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
• Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).  

 
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.