Working Title: Auditor Principal

　　Job Class: Auditor Principal

　　Agency: Pollution Control Agency

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/31/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

　　Division/Unit : Operations / Financial Asst & Budget Section

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: St. Paul, Brainerd, Duluth, Detroit Lakes, Marshall, Mankato or Rochester

　　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 Principal at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) you will be responsible for performing internal audit work throughout the Agency. The complexity and size of audit assignments will vary significantly and will encompass audits of Agency’s programs and processes, investigations, and other special projects. Incumbents are expected to be able to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work that conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditor’s professional standards, and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards. Incumbents are expected to have the applicable experience and ability to demonstrate proficiency in performing internal audit work that conforms to the Institute of Internal Auditor’s professional standards. Work direction and scope may be at a high-level and require additional research and refinement by the incumbent. It is expected this work will be carried out with limited supervision. Decisions regarding the scope of work to be performed, the nature of testing to be completed, and the reporting and disposition of results will be delegated to this position with oversight by the Internal Audit Director. The Auditor Principal has unrestricted access to all Agency activities, records, systems, property, and personnel.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Bachelor‘s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration/Management or related AND three years of professional experience and demonstrated proficiency in areas of conducting financial, compliance or operational/program audits, and investigations.

　　Advanced working knowledge of grant oversight and administrative requirements.

　　Thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

　　Experience conducting risk assessments and developing risk mitigation strategies.

　　Experience assessing the design of internal controls and testing for operating effectiveness.

　　Experience in assessing compliance with federal and state laws, statutes and departmental policies.

　　Experience in developing audit findings, formulating recommendations and communicating results to audit clients.

　　Ability to relate with people, both internally and externally at all levels of the organization.

　　The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Depth and breadth of knowledge that includes operational, financial, technology, and regulatory understanding across multiple businesses/program areas and documenting understanding of critical subject areas as needed.

　　Advanced experience preparing detailed, clearly labeled workpapers that record and summarize data on the audit work assigned.

　　Experience in analyzing transactions, documents, records, reports, and methods that provide the basis for audit conclusions on the effectiveness and efficiency of controls over the program or process being audited

　　Ability to assess whether data analytics can be utilized in the assessment of risk and controls and properly collecting, interpreting, and concluding on data.

　　Ability to establish, develop and maintain communication and strong working relationships with audit client contacts.

　　Professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA or CFE

　　Additional Requirements

　　Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.

　　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.