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The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the Minnesota economy, for everyone. We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants, motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer, communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious. DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota. Working Title: Internal Auditor Lead Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development Job ID: 79983 Location: Statewide Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Unlimited Who May Apply: Open This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 09/20/2024. Date Posted: 09/14/2024 Closing Date: 09/27/2024 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Employment & Economic Development Department -MAPE Division/Unit: CO Fiscal Management Audit Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8am to 4:30pm Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: Yes, up to 5% of the time Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually Classified Status: Classified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional 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. Job Summary The purpose of this position is to provide independent advice, objective and reasonable assurance and consul ng ac vi es designed to add value and improve the organization's operations; bring about a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control and compliance, management controls, and organizational governance processes over efficiency / effectiveness of operations, safeguarding of assets, the reliability of financial and management reporting, and compliance with laws and regulations; conduct proactive fraud audits to identify potentially fraudulent acts; participate in fraud investigations, conduct post investigation fraud audits to identify control deficiencies and perform severity analysis that assesses the impact of financial loss. You will plan, develop, and implement appropriate risk-based audit approach strategies and perform internal audit services within DEED. The position will also assist the Agency Internal Audit Manager in the development of a comprehensive internal control structure for financial reporting, federal compliance, and general business operations and will provide advice and consultation on accounting/audit related matters to help the agency improve financial and business operations and internal controls. Audits may include, but are not limited to, internal controls and compliance, financial records, cash management, grantees/sub grantees or subrecipients, special investigations, segregation of duties, account codes, appropriate taxation, compensating con rols, incompatible functions, program evaluation, loan files, write-offs, and vendors/contractors. Testing of financial records such as Accounts Payable vouchers is part of the audit process. This position is telework eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. This posting may be used to fill multiple positions. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications 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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Four (4) years* of experience in internal or external audits with responsibilities over planning and execution of audit engagements including but not limited to; conducting field work, preparing audit work papers, drafting audit reports, conveying results, making recommendations to control deficiencies and improvements to enhance internal controls within the last ten (10) years. *Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems or Business (with an accounting concentration), or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitutes for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: Experience leading, conducting, and/or responding to financial audits, compliance, audits, investigations, managing grants/contracts, and/or risk assessments. Experience in analyzing financial statements and/or utilizing reporting tools such as Crystal, Document Direct, SAS, SQL, Excel, Power BI, etc. to develop reports and interpret data. Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) Standards for Attestation Engagements. Experience reviewing and analyzing legal compliance requirements, developing policies/procedures, and/or drafting audit reports. Human relation skills to interact and maintain relationships with agency staff, clients, grantees, stakeholders, and other state agency representatives with the ability to communicate effectively to all stakeholders including explaining and resolving complex financial reporting issues. Experience using Microsoft Excel including use of pivot tables and advanced formulas such as VLOOKUP or similar functions. Preferred Qualifications Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and experience in public accounting with "Big 4" or similar. Experience with interpreting state and federal laws, regulations, and policies. Experience with Statewide Accounting and Procurement System (SWIFT) and Statewide Employee Management system including payroll, human resources, and benefits (SEMA4). Knowledge of finance, accounting principles (GAGAS), government accounting (GAO), and Internal controls framework (COSO) sufficient to assess implementation of new or existing processes and related systems controls are designed and operating effectively for financial reporting purposes. Knowledge of audit assurance recommendations that are aligned with current industry best practices. Knowledge of financial reporting, Schedule of Expenditures for Federal Assistance (SEFA), Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), etc. 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