Job Description
Position Title: FORENSIC AUDITOR
Location: HOUSTON, TX (CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS)
FLSA Class: EXEMPT
Responsible to: CHIEF ADMINISTATION OFFICE
Position Summary : The Forensic Auditor is responsible for conducting investigative audits, analyzing financial and operational data, and identifying irregularities that could expose VoltaGrid to financial, compliance, or reputational risks. This role plays a critical part in strengthening the company's internal controls, ensuring transparency, and supporting ethical business practices. The Forensic Auditor will collaborate closely with Finance, People Operations, Legal/Compliance, and Operations to proactively detect risks, investigate suspected misconduct, and recommend corrective actions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Conduct forensic audits of financial statements, expense reports, payroll records, vendor contracts, and operational data.
- Investigate allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, or misconduct across the organization.
- Perform data analytics to detect anomalies, unusual trends, or suspicious transactions.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend improvements to mitigate financial, compliance, and operational risks.
- Partner with the CAO to design governance frameworks that reduce vulnerability to fraud and misconduct.
- Provide recommendations for policy, procedural, and system enhancements.
- Prepare clear, detailed investigative reports and communicate findings to the CAO and executive leadership.
- Support compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
- Assist with regulatory or external audits as required.
- Partner with Finance and Operations to test accuracy of reporting, inventory management, and asset protection.
- Work with People Operations and Legal on investigations involving employee conduct, conflicts of interest, or ethical concerns.
- Advise leadership on fraud prevention strategies, awareness training, and ethical business practices.
Other Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 7+ years of experience in auditing, forensic accounting, fraud investigation, or compliance (energy, industrial, or technology sector experience preferred).
- Strong knowledge of auditing standards, forensic investigation methodologies, and internal controls.
- Experience analyzing large datasets, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools.
- Exceptional investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and report-writing skills with the ability to present findings to executives.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive information.
- Investigative mindset with attention to detail.
- Strong ethical judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating across functions.
- Proactive approach to identifying risks and recommending solutions
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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