Risk Management & Accountability (RMA) Auditor – Auditor Principal

Ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of groups: K-12 students and their families young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs school districts charter schools teachers libraries and librarians.

MDE values:
Collaboration : Partner and serve for the greater good.
Leadership : Take ownership and responsibility.
Equity : Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion.

Working Title: Risk Management &amp Accountability (RMA) Auditor – Auditor Principal
Job Class: Auditor Principal
Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 05/06/2024
• Closing Date : 05/28/2024
• Bid Open : 05/06/2024
• Bid Close : 05/13/2024
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Office of Inspector General
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday – Friday
• Travel Required : Limited Travel may be required – Occasional in-state travel is required (up to 25% of time), including some overnight stays
• Salary Range: $31.57 – $46.82 / hourly $65,918 – $97,760 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt – Administrative
• Telework Eligible : Yes – Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.
• Work Location : Minneapolis
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the Closed for Bid date listed above.

NOTE: The applicants selected for this position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $5,000!

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

As an Auditor in the Office of the Inspector Generals Risk Management and Accountability Division, you will plan and administer the internal audit function and independently plan and perform auditing for all aspects of auditing and risk management in the Office of Inspector Generals Risk Management and Accountability Division. You will plan and conduct highly complex and sensitive financial and compliance audits of the Minnesota Department of Educations (MDE) internal operations, contractors, grantees and controls. You will also advise and support the implementation and documentation of audit activities for all areas of risk management and accountability, including but not limited to, internal controls, fraud analysis and prevention, and business continuity.

The position will have access to sensitive and confidential information and must adhere to the highest standard of confidentiality and discretion when communicating with others.

Responsibilities include:

• Draft, review and revise internal OIG audit policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, applicable laws, regulations.
• Plan, organize, and perform highly complex and sensitive financial, compliance, operational and investigative audit work of the Departments internal operations, recipients of state and federal funds, and other entities and agencies so that audit objectives are met and accomplished in a timely manner.
• Prepare and document a formal audit report for each audit conducted so that MDE management and auditees management and staff are aware of the findings and recommendations disclosed during the audit.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below.

4 years of professional level experience in auditing with responsibility for planning and developing audit programs, conducting field work, preparing audit working papers, audit reporting, analyzing financial data, working with internal control structures, and using computerized systems.

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal and state government laws, regulations, requirements, ethics and compliance related issues and applicable federal and state policies, procedures and data practices and programs.
• Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Experience analyzing internal controls, business operations, and/or compliance with applicable requirements.
• Experience preparing audit reports, including documenting findings and making recommendations.
• Influencing, developing, and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience independently preparing effective written and oral communications to document audit work and internal controls and to present, discuss and explain findings and recommendations in a respectful and professional manner.
• Demonstrated experience in the analysis of policies, procedures, and documentation of internal controls and risk assessments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Work, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook and Teams.)
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or other closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted government auditing standards (Yellow Book), standards for internal control in the Federal Government (Green Book), the Institute of Internal Auditors Global Internal Audit Standards, and/or the American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) Standards for Attestation Engagement.
• Project Management and Communication sufficient to communicate complex information, audit requests, or audit results to diverse audiences and facilitate meetings/presentation, train and teach, and develop and implement clear and concise audit reports and training and guidance materials.
• Knowledge of Minnesota education and/or governmental funding and federal and state laws and rules.
• Experience obtaining and handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Government and/or non-profit auditing experience.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
• Employment Reference Check
• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Kate Elling at katherine.elling@state.mn.us or 651-582-8558.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kate Elling at katherine.elling@state.mn.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.