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Fraud Examiner Jobs in Michigan (NOW HIRING)

Auditor

Detroit, MI · On-site

$90 - $105/hr

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification Benefits: * Health, Dental, and Vision * Life Insurance * 401k * Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter) * Paid Time Off and ...

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and ...

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and ...

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Certification Our Commitment: Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and ...

Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Ethical Hacker or similar certification * Minimum of 5-7 years of work experience in an internal audit/special investigations role

$72K - $94K/yr

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Work Environment: Typical office environment.

$72K - $94K/yr

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE). Work Environment: Typical office environment.

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How much do fraud examiner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for fraud examiner in Michigan is $128,302.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $125,900.00 and $130,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fraud examiner?

A fraud examiner assesses cases to determine if there is fraudulent activity in a variety of industries. As a fraud examiner, your responsibilities may include conducting research about an individual or company, acquiring and reviewing financial records or insurance claims, or examining tax statements. You may work in the insurance industry, as an accountant, or another more specialized field. These jobs can be found in-house for companies or with third-party fraud investigation firms who hire expert consultants.

What does a fraud examiner do?

A Fraud Examiner is a professional who investigates allegations of fraud within organizations or industries. Their responsibilities include collecting and analyzing evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, preparing reports, and testifying in court if necessary. They work to identify fraudulent activities, prevent future incidents, and recommend improvements to internal controls. Fraud Examiners often collaborate with law enforcement, auditors, and legal teams to resolve cases efficiently. Their work is crucial in protecting organizations from financial and reputational harm caused by fraud.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fraud examiner, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Fraud Examiner, you need a strong background in accounting, investigative techniques, and analytical skills, often supported by a degree in finance or criminal justice and professional certifications like CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner). Familiarity with forensic accounting software, data analysis tools, and case management systems is typically required. Attention to detail, integrity, and effective communication are vital soft skills for uncovering fraud and presenting findings. These abilities ensure accurate detection, thorough investigation, and clear reporting of fraudulent activities to protect organizations from financial loss.

What are some common challenges faced by fraud examiners in their daily work?

Fraud Examiners often deal with complex cases that require thorough analysis and attention to detail, which can be time-consuming and mentally demanding. They may encounter resistance or lack of cooperation from individuals under investigation, making evidence gathering more difficult. Balancing multiple cases at once and staying up-to-date with evolving fraud schemes and regulatory requirements are also frequent challenges. However, collaboration with legal teams, law enforcement, and internal departments helps navigate these obstacles and ensures effective fraud detection and prevention.

What is the difference between Fraud Examiner vs Forensic Accountant?

AspectFraud ExaminerForensic Accountant
Required CredentialsCertifications like CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)Certifications like CPA, CFF (Certified in Financial Forensics)
Work EnvironmentInvestigations, audits, law enforcement settingsLegal proceedings, litigation support, detailed financial analysis
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, corporations, law enforcementLaw firms, courts, consulting firms

Fraud Examiners focus on detecting and investigating fraud cases, often working with law enforcement, while Forensic Accountants analyze financial data for legal cases, providing expert testimony. Both roles require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their primary focus and application differ.

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Infographic showing various Fraud Examiner job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $128,302 per year, or $61.7 per hour.

Enterprise Payment Fraud Strategist

Carhartt

Dearborn, MI • On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago


Carhartt rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Position Details:
Title: Enterprise Payment Fraud Strategist
Department: Accounting/Finance
Reports to: Director, Treasury
Location: Dearborn
Job Classification: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Band: Professional
Job Summary
The Enterprise Payment Fraud Strategist role is responsible for developing, implementing, and optimizing the organization's fraud prevention strategy across customer/consumer payment channels and global payment platforms. This role leads efforts to mitigate fraud losses while balancing customer/consumer experience, sales conversion, and operational efficiency. The position partners closely with internal stakeholders across Customer/consumer Service, Cyber Security, IT, Finance, eCommerce, Digital Product, Legal/Compliance, and Operations, as well as external payment processors, issuers, acquirers, fraud solution providers, and other payment ecosystem partners.
This role owns the fraud strategy framework for customer/consumer payments, including fraud controls, detection rules, manual review processes, chargeback mitigation, monitoring, loss reporting, and performance measurement. The Enterprise Payment Fraud Strategist role is also responsible for establishing key fraud metrics and KPIs, analyzing fraud trends, evaluating the total cost of fraud, and recommending strategies that reduce risk while supporting business growth.
Inspired by Hard Work
At Carhartt, the values of hard work-dependability, honesty, and trust-are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission-We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products-we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.
Associate Responsibilities
  • Develop and own the enterprise fraud strategy for customer/consumer payment activity across all relevant sales channels.
  • Establish the fraud strategy framework including risk-based decisioning principles, control philosophy, and performance objectives. Oversee the investigation and remediation of fraud incidents ensuring timely escalation to senior management and drive long-term resiliency strategies.
  • Establish and maintain a risk-based fraud operating model that balances fraud mitigation with customer/consumer experience, order approval rates, and revenue preservation.
  • Define fraud risk appetite, governance structure, and escalation protocols in partnership with leadership.
  • Own the external fraud ecosystem strategy, including selection and strategic oversight of payment processors, fraud tools, and partners.
  • Lead strategic partner discussions on fraud trends, authorization performance, and emerging risk mitigation approaches.
  • Serve as the enterprise subject matter expert for customer/consumer payment fraud and align stakeholders across business, technology, and risk functions.
  • Assess fraud risk for new business initiatives, payment methods, and system changes, and define required controls prior to implementation.
  • Define and oversee fraud performance measurement framework including KPIs, loss metrics, and value-based outcomes.
  • Analyze fraud trends, emerging threats, and macro patterns to drive strategic risk mitigation decisions.
  • Prepare executive-level insights and recommendations on fraud risk exposure, financial impact, and strategic priorities.
  • Ensure alignment of fraud strategy with regulatory expectations, payment network rules, and internal risk management standards.

Required Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, Criminal Justice, Forensics, Information Systems, Cyber Security, or a related field.

Required Skills & Experience
  • 8-10 years of progressive experience in fraud risk management, payments risk, eCommerce fraud, chargeback/dispute management, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated experience developing or managing fraud strategies, controls, and performance metrics in a customer/consumer payments environment.
  • Experience partnering cross-functionally with business, technology, operations, and external third-party providers.
  • Strong analytical experience using fraud data, transaction trends, chargeback data, and operational metrics to drive decisions and recommendations.
  • Experience preparing reporting, dashboards, and executive-level presentations related to fraud performance and financial impact.
  • Experience in retail, eCommerce, omnichannel, consumer payments, or card-not-present environments.
  • Strong cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - strong credential for fraud risk, investigations, and fraud program knowledge.
  • Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) - valuable for payment risk and payments ecosystem knowledge.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
  • Normal office environment; cubicle/office setting. Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required.
  • This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
  • Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.

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