Director of Internal Audit - State Program Administrator Manager Principal

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota in Saint Paul seeks a Director of Internal Audit to lead the internal audit function, drive risk management, and enhance financial controls. The role requires strategic oversight of resources, budgeting, and cross‑functional collaboration with agency leaders to strengthen services for Minnesota taxpayers.

The position supports a hybrid work model and emphasizes change leadership, process improvement, and delivering high‑value audit services across payroll, accounts

Qualifications

• Four years of professional supervisory auditing experience or six years of advanced auditing experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book).
• Ability to analyze financial data and legal compliance requirements.
• Experience handling sensitive/confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight for internal audit functions, planning and budgeting.
• Lead agencywide risk management, IT risk activities, and predictive analytics.
• Direct operational audits and oversee the annual audit plan.
• Collaborate with agency leadership to identify risks and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Supervisory auditing

GAAP knowledge

Yellow Book standards

Financial data analysis

Education

Certified Public Accountant

Certified Management Accountant

Certified Fraud Examiner

Certified Internal Auditor

Job description

Working Title: Director of Internal Audit

Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager, Principal

Agency: Revenue Dept

• Job ID : 98008

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

• Date Posted : 11/02/2026

• Closing Date : 11/23/3036

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Commissioner's Office / Internal Audit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $50.04 - $71.75 / hourly; $104,483 - $149,814 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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

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.

The Department of Revenue is seeking a Director of Internal Audit who excels in relationship management, stakeholder engagement, strategic partnership, process improvement, project management, and change leadership. This leader will drive operational excellence, reduce organizational risk, and strengthen services that support both the agency and Minnesota taxpayers.

As the Director, you will provide strategic oversight for all internal audit functions, including resource planning, budgeting, and oversight of financial and fraud reporting, internal controls, and policy compliance. Additionally, this role leads agencywide risk management and assessment, coordinates IT risk activities, advances predictive analytics capabilities, and ensures that critical business policies are well documented and consistently applied. This position recommends and directs operational audits, manages the annual audit plan, and guides comprehensive risk assessment activities to inform strategic investment decisions.

The Director also partners closely with agency leadership to identify risks, recommend effective mitigation strategies, and cultivate a high-performing, mission-driven audit team in a hybrid work environment. The Internal Audit team delivers timely, accurate, high-value services across areas such as suspected fraud reporting, financial reporting and analysis, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, and contracts and grants management.

Telework Info:

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees in this role will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month regardless of location.

Minimum Qualifications

Four years of professional supervisory auditing experience OR six years of advanced professional auditing experience that demonstrates:

• Supervising professional auditors and designing, conducting, or responding to large organizational financial audits and administrative procedural audits.

• Applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), operational auditing concepts, compliance with auditing principles and/or Standards for Internal Control.

• Analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements, including laws, federal regulations, state rules, policies, and procedures.

• Obtaining and handling sensitive and/or confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in accounting, auditing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or reimbursement.

• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, or Certified Internal Auditor certification.

• Training in or experience in critically analyzing financial data and legal compliance requirements, including laws, federal regulations, state rules, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of or experience with Federal publication 1075 or the Code of Federal Regulations applicable to Federal Tax Information.

• Leadership experience directing high-performance team(s) and leading organizational change.

• Experience leading the development and implementation of new programs, policies or legislative mandates for an organization.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

As part of an offer of employment, a fingerprint-based background check will be conducted in accordance with IRS Publication 1075. This will include, but is not limited to, verification of degrees and licensures, state and federal criminal history checks, and a review of tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status). The Department of Revenue is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. MDOR does not participate in E-Verify.

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 [e-mail] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.