Financial Investigative Auditor

Overview

The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is accepting applications to fill the position of the Office of Conservatorship Management Financial Investigative Auditor. The Auditor reports to the Director of the Office of Conservatorship Management and performs financial and administrative work relating to the review and management of guardian ships and conservatorships within the Metro Nashville area. The Auditor conducts reviews of conservatorship and guardianship financial records for evidence of misappropriation and/or a breach of fiduciary duty by analyzing data, tracing funds, ensuring compliance with Orders, assessing risks, interviewing individuals, documenting findings, verifying information, and obtaining supporting evidence for legal action.

Responsibilities include reviewing and auditing reports, records, bank statements, and other documents reflecting the assets of the estates of wards in Davidson County under the authority of the Davidson County Probate Court, and the management thereof by the appointed guardian or conservator. Reviews may include physical visits to view realty and large personal possessions to verify management beyond documentation. The purpose is to aid the court in verifying the sufficiency of the guardian or conservator’s property management as directed by the court, Tenn.

Code Ann. 34-1-101, et seq., and any other applicable law.

• Assist the Director of the Office of Conservatorship Management in maintaining a working database of guardian ships and conservatorships within Davidson County.
• Perform tasks such as covering phones and preparing detailed reports and exhibits to be filed with the Court.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Office of Conservatorship Management.

• Financial Analysis: Review financial records and transactions to detect anomalies, fraud, or other transactions not in the best interest of the person with a disability.
• Evidence Collection: Gather and preserve financial records and data from service providers as evidence for investigations.
• Risk Assessment: Identify red flags and assess financial risks to the conservatorship estate.
• Interviews: Conduct interviews with conservators, guardians, service providers, and other parties.

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business, and accounting or auditing experience. Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting and auditing standards, principles, and procedures. Ability to perform needed tasks on a computer. Strong organization, communication, and writing skills.
• Certified Public Accountant credentials. Experience in the area of guardian ships and conservatorships. Experience auditing, specifically in conducting forensic audits in estates or other probate matters. Knowledge of trust law, especially Special Needs and Spend Thrift trusts.
• Financial Literacy – Clear understanding of sound money management and financial stability including banking, budgeting, investing, and asset protection to assess risk when reviewing financial investments, bank transactions, real estate holdings and tax returns for asset identification.
• Analytical Thinking – Ability to dissect large volumes of data and identify subtle anomalies.
• Attention to Detail – Precision in examining documents to ensure all findings are accurate and appropriately supported by documentation (legally defensible).