Working Title: Deputy Director of Internal Audits

Job Class: Audit Director

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 85527

• Location : Statewide

• Telework Eligible : Yes - This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ; Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available; This team is currently Teleworking (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) ; however, this may change in the future with notice.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/10/2025

• Closing Date : 04/23/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Human Services / DHS Central Office MMA

• Division/Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Risk Assessment

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 5% to attend required on-site meetings and trainings.

• Salary Range: $40.48 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,522 - $121,521 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• 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.

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Corporate Compliance Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Deputy Director of Internal Audits! As the Deputy Director of Internal Audits, you will direct the daily operation and management of the Internal Audit Unit. You will provide leadership and oversight of the enterprise-wide internal audit function by planning, conducting, and evaluating audits and reviews of programs and their inter-related processes using accepted internal audit and internal control standards.

As the Deputy Director, you will oversee internal financial and operational compliance audits of the enterprise; direct, manage and evaluate the work of the unit; provide leadership and management of the unit; help DCT protect State assets with appropriate internal controls; recommend improvements in policies, procedures, practices and controls; provide assurance to management that proper controls, reviews, risk management and governance processes are in place; and provide consultative services to the enterprise on sensitive topics adding value within the enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the Internal Audit Unit, providing agency-wide leadership by planning, conducting, and evaluating complex and sensitive audits; reviewing agency programs and related processes and recommending appropriate, cost-effective improvements to management on issues and operations that present a significant risk to the agency and enterprise.

• Direct the day-to-day activities of the Internal Audit Unit staff related to program development and deployment, including auditing, investigation, and risk assessment work.

• Provide expert consultancy services and lead, facilitate, and participate in discussions on key internal controls issues that plan, decide, direct, implement and create policy that impacts internal controls over a wide variety of program areas. Sponsor projects as necessary that lead to improved internal controls and enhance security of State financial transactions, assets, and protected data.

• Manage and direct Internal Audit Unit staff so that team members can successfully contribute to the advancement of the internal audit function throughout DCT.

• Effectively manages division operations, budget, physical and systems resources, and staff within legislative fiscal allotment constraints.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

Four (4) years of experience in managing audits demonstrating the following:

• Experience 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.

• Expert knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including pronouncements of the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

• Experience communicating laws (written, oral, and/or visual), rules, agency policies, bulletins, audit reports, legislative reports, and contracts.

• Experience providing consultation to senior and executive management on projects and strategy.

• Experience providing expert advice on governance activities, control environment, risk management, process analysis, information technology security, management activities, finance and accounting, application of state and federal laws, human resources and personnel, fraud and investigations, and other auditing services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance, accounting, law, business management, or related area of study.

• Participation in professional organizations (ex. Institute of Internal Audits chapter).

• Experience auditing in government.

• Experience auditing in healthcare.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

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.