Working Title: Deputy Director of Internal Audits
Job Class: Audit Director
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 92018
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/06/2026
Closing Date : 02/19/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Corporate Compliance
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 5% for trainings and meetings
Salary Range: $41.09 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,795 - $123,338 / 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
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Road, Vadnais Heights , Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
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.
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 DCT Audit Unit. You will provide leadership and oversight of the enterprise-wide audit functions by planning, conducting, and evaluating audits and reviews of programs and their inter-related processes using accepted audit and 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 DCT 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 DCT 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 DCT Audit Unit staff so that team members can successfully contribute to the advancement of the 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 auditing frameworks.
Experience communicating laws (written, oral, and/or visual), rules, agency policies, bulletins, audit reports, legislative reports, and/or contracts.
Experience providing consultation to senior and executive management on projects and strategy.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience auditing in healthcare.
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, HCCA).
Experience serving as a liaison with external auditors.
Experience auditing in government. 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.
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).
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 - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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.
