Working Title: Internal Controls Auditor
Job Class: Auditor Senior
Agency: Labor & Industry Dept
Job ID : 93472
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/14/2026
Closing Date : 04/27/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
Division/Unit : Dept of Labor & Industry / Projects and Planning
Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : One year from date of hire
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position the primary work location is: 443 Lafayette Road N., St. Paul, MN. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.
This is a temporary unclassified position anticipated to last for one year.
The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) seeks to strengthen its programmatic and fiscal internal controls. The individual in this position will support the agency by providing independent, objective assurance and consultation designed to ensure fiscal integrity and operational efficiency.
The individual in this position will:
perform regular internal audit work throughout the agency, identifying any deficiencies and working with program leaders to promptly resolve, thereby minimizing waste, fraud, and abuse promptly;
support the management and monitoring of internal controls and compliance, including compliance with statewide standards;
clearly communicate with all DLI staff the importance of and impact of strong internal controls; and
support agency-wide dashboard reporting and annual status reporting on internal controls, including the risk assessment and control system assessment tool (CSAT) worksheets.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience* in internal auditing including planning, performing, and reporting on audits of financial, operational, and/or compliance activities.
*A bachelor's degree in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Business Management, or related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; a master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated during the interview based on the following:
Analytical skills to perform comprehensive audits to determine compliance, evaluate accounting policies and financial records/statements, operational performance and internal controls, identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action clearly in both verbal and written form.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) & Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) for the professional practice of internal auditing.
Knowledge of risk assessment, internal control concepts and methods and state and federal information security compliance requirements.
Understanding of federal regulations, state statutes, rules, policies, standards, and procedures in audit planning, risk assessment, and control evaluation.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.
Ability to verify information and identify issues and inconsistencies.
Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
Experience working independently and as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience preparing and interpreting complex fiscal reports and proficiency in ad hoc reporting.
Experience with the International Professional Practices Framework, Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards, or information systems auditing standards.
Experience in government Accountability Office Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), or Committee of Sponsoring Organizations Integrated Framework (COSO) in evaluation of internal controls.
Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or a Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA).
Language skills other than English (such as Somali, Spanish, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Criminal History Check, Driver's License Check, Social Security and Address Verification, Conflict of Interest Review, Education/License Verification.
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.
