Audit Director - Transportation Audit Director

Working Title: Audit Director

Job Class: Transportation Audit Director

Agency: Transportation Department

Job ID

: 82681

Location

: St. Paul

Telework Eligible

: Yes

Full/Part Time

: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

: Unlimited

Who May Apply

: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted

: 12/18/2024

Closing Date

: 01/09/2025

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit

: Transportation Dept / Transportation-Managerial

Division/Unit

: Audit / Audit

Work Shift/Work Hours

: Day Shift

Days of Work

: Monday - Friday

Travel Required


Salary Range:

$48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

Classified Status

: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union

: 220 - Manager/Unrep

FLSA Status

: Exempt - Executive

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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 position is located at our Central Office location in St. Paul, MN and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office.

If working a hybrid schedule, the incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor.

As the department's Audit Director, provide independent and objective auditing, assurance, and management advisory services to ensure that the department's operations, programs, and activities operate as intended and as required by applicable state and federal requirements. This includes:

Providing management with assurance on the status of risk management, internal controls, and governance throughout the department.

Serving as the department's key contact with external audit entities, providing expert advice and guidance on audit, internal control, and compliance-related issues for all programs administered by the department.

Participating in departmentwide teams and committees that plan, decide, direct, implement, and create policy for all MnDOT program areas.

Managing the following functions internal audits, highway construction audits, external audits, cost recovery methodology reviews, quality assurance reviews, special reviews and investigations, the wrongdoing reporting line and the internal controls program.

Occasional in-state travel is required; some travel may be overnight.
• The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of managerial audit experience in a government environment OR four (4) years of professional supervisory audit experience in a government environment.

If you meet the above requirements and wish to be considered further in the selection process, you must provide a cover letter summarizing your experience in the areas listed below. Attach your cover letter and resume to the online application.

Your application will not be considered if you do not submit the required cover letter.

Technical

:

Knowledge and experience providing independent and objective auditing, assurance, and management advisory services; and experience interpreting, applying, and ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.

Policymaking:

Experience developing and implementing policies, rules, standards, and procedures.

Human relations:

Experience supervising professional staff; and establishing and maintaining effective relationships with staff, stakeholders, and interest groups.

Fiscal Management:

Experience auditing or supervising audits of large, complex budgets (e.g., multiple revenue streams, grants, revolving funds, legislative appropriations).

Preferred Qualifications

Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM).

A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (with an accounting concentration).

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver's License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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 or email
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