Working Title: Senior Internal Auditor

Job Class: Finance Specialist 3

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 76426

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/08/2024

• Closing Date :05/28/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

• Division/Unit : Operation Services / Internal Audit Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $33.90 - $50.27 / hourly; $70,783 - $104,963 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees / MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt

• Telework Eligible: Yes - see details in job summary

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The DNR is seeking to fill up to three (3) Senior Internal Auditor positions at our central office in Saint Paul, MN.

These positions exist to complete a continuous series of external and internal financial, compliance, operations, management performance, information systems, and investigative audits. The Senior Internal Auditor will review the activities, controls, records, and business systems of programs and functions within the DNR, its operations, and its grantees. Ensure all records and reports discovered under audit and/or completed by the position conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), all audits conform to generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), and team activities follow well-designed internal procedures. Plan, schedule, and coordinate audit activities in collaboration with the agency’s risk management, continuous improvement, records management, and data governance administrators to ensure maximum strategic impact of auditing activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Plan and conduct audits of the department’s internal operations to determine if the areas are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accounting principles, and internal control systems.

• Plan and conduct external audits of the Department's contractors, grantees, and vendors to determine compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and grants and contract agreements.

• Increase agency compliance with key policies and procedures through proactive strategies including communications and coordinated training outside of normal audit cycles, compliance trend reporting, advice to program managers and senior executives, and referral to appropriate agency resources.

• Perform special reviews and conduct special investigations as requested.

These positions may be eligible to telework on a part-time or full-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience preparing or auditing internal control documentation for a large organization.

• A bachelors degree in business administration, accounting or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Experience with Microsoft Office software or similar software including Excel, with demonstrated knowledge of procedures and techniques validating data in such software.

• Knowledge of International Standards for the Practice of Internal Auditing of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS).

• Knowledge of Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MS Chapter 13).

• Knowledge of internal control and risk assessment concepts (COSO or equivalent).

• Interpersonal relations skills sufficient to interview auditees, train and guide other professionals, and resolve conflicts and misunderstandings that may arise over the course of an audit.

• Communication skills sufficient to initiate audit scoping meetings, conduct focused analyses of audited material, synthesize work into clear and concise audit reports, and present audits to internal and external audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, or a related field.

• Experience with policy/procedure development.

• Current certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CSIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP).

• Knowledge of public sector accounting and/or auditing.

Additional Requirements

There are no driving duties.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

• License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.