Agency Internal Audit Director

Job Class : Agency Internal Audit Manager

Agency : MN Department of Natural Resources

Job ID : 83444

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 01 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 02 / 18 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Department of Natural Resources

Division / Unit : Operations Services Division / OSD Internal Audit

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range : $46.68 - $67.01 / hourly; $97,467 - $139,916 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit / Union : 220 - Manager / Unrep

FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

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.

This section manager position exists to provide executive leadership and support to the department in the areas of compliance and audits relating to the agency’s financial and data assets. It oversees all internal auditing activity, engages with all external auditing activity, and serves as a resource for department managers and staff who need or request assistance with audit preparation or follow-up.

The Internal Audit Section's major effort is centered in auditing and reporting. The audit process is a continuous control process that is revised according to changing conditions, workloads, appropriation levels, and professional requirements. The audits are used by DNR to keep within the organization's planned objectives and goals and to ensure proper expenditure of state and federal funds. This position has the authority, as approved in audit plans, to review all areas of department operations and deal with problems at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Provide overall leadership and supervision to internal audit staff ensuring they are qualified, responsive, motivated, and provided with necessary support and resources so that the section can maintain operational effectiveness, efficiency, and goal attainment. This includes having the direct authority to hire, transfer, suspend, discharge, assign work, reward, discipline, promote, direct work, and adjust grievances.

Manage and direct a systematic, disciplined approach designed to facilitate the department in establishing, implementing, and maintaining an effective internal control system.

Manage and direct reporting to the DNR Commissioner, Deputy, and Assistant Commissioner on the status of audits or reviews, corrective action plans, and the internal control structure entity-wide in consultation with the Operations Services Division Director and / or Internal Audit Committee, as appropriate.

Manage, direct, and conduct highly complex and sensitive audits on the department's internal operations, recipients of state and federal funds, recipients of non-public data and other entities and agencies so that work is adequately planned, and the audit objectives are accomplished in a timely manner, reflecting the Commissioner's priorities, and assuring financial and data audit standards are met.

Perform special investigations as necessary to address specific issues as they arise so that allegations may be dealt with appropriately.

Manage and direct reviews and analysis of authoritative pronouncements, laws, regulations, policies and / or procedures relating to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board, (GASB), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), data practices, records management, auditing, and internal control and evaluate their effects on state and state agency internal control structure.

Coordinate the activities and requests of outside audits with the federal government, the Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA), and other regulatory agencies as required, so that audits are performed properly and efficiently.

The Internal Audit Manager requires occasional travel, which may include going out in the field for audit-related work purposes or to attend off-site meetings as necessary.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis for meetings, training, onboarding, or as needed by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Five (5) years of professional internal audit experience including developing, preparing, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing audit work plans, resolving corrective action plans for internal and external audits, and consulting and advising on control structure decisions, and business strategy implications.

A bachelors degree in business, finance, or accounting may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Supervisory experience sufficient to train, assign, direct, and evaluate work; hire, discipline, foster teamwork, motivate, and reward employees.

Ability to treat employees inclusively in the areas of accommodation, accessibility, scheduling, expectations, individualized resource needs, training, and development.

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) sufficient to identify and recognize actual and potential issues; then analyze, develop, and recommend solutions.

Demonstrated leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills to direct, develop and engage staff.

Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply related policies, procedures, rules, laws, and regulations sufficient to ensure compliance across the agency.

Ability to apply broad knowledge to complex issues sufficient to anticipate trends, analyze data and find solutions that balance long-term demands.

Communication skills to effectively communicate complex information to a wide variety of audiences.

Knowledge of internal control best practices necessary to safeguard fiscal and non-public data assets.

Ability to generate reports, recommendations, and other communications at an executive level.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of government financial management processes and compliance requirements.

Knowledge of State of Minnesota Data Practices Laws and compliance requirements.

One or more of the following professional certifications :

CIA (Certified Internal Auditor)

CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)

CGAP (Certified Government Auditing Professional)

CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner)

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver's license with a clear driving record.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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.

Salary : $97,467 - $139,916