Internal Audit Deputy Director

Ramsey County; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work policy

Hybrid work options

Professional development

Job summary

Ramsey County seeks an Internal Audit Deputy Director to lead and supervise audit activities across financial, operational and compliance domains. This senior role partners with the Compliance & Ethics leadership to align audit work with county goals and risk management.

The position oversees planning, external auditor coordination, and development of audit policies, while guiding staff through complex investigations and improvement initiatives in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent.
• Experience: Six years of professional experience in government budget administration, financial administration, accounting administration, or public sector audit; at least three in supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Certifications/Licensure: Certified Internal Auditor, if assigned to Audit area.

Responsibilities

• Direct, financial, operational, compliance and special audits of the county’s processes and operations.
• Develop an annual or multi‑annual risk-based audit plan; provide long‑range audit planning recommendations to the CCEO, County Manager, and Audit committee.
• Implement and amend the audit plan, initiate audits, or expand the scope of audits as needed.
• Direct the preparation of the county’s annual audit report and related reports.
• Direct the development and implementation of countywide audit policies, procedures, standards, and controls by integrating requirements provided by law, other regulations, and professional standards including the IIA Standards.
• Direct, coordinate and maintain a central audit system for all county departments
• Provide advice and assistance to county leadership, departments, boards, and commissions for evaluation of the County’s internal control framework.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

This position will partner with service teams and operating departments to ensure that Finance and Audit services meet operational needs of the entire enterprise; serves as a strategic leader, manager, implementer and thought leader; and demonstrates an expert ability to collaborate, establish and strengthen partnerships with leaders, managers and staff throughout the organization.

Internal Audit

The Internal Audit Deputy Director is a senior member of the Compliance & Ethics Department leadership team, reporting to the Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer (CCEO). This position is responsible for leading and supervising internal audit functions; providing strategic management to advance the county’s vision, mission and goals; leading, supervising and managing daily operations, with duties that include examining and maintaining internal control procedures and identifying areas of risk, validating and documenting remediation issues and improvement opportunities, and determining scope of audit reviews. Overseeing and directing financial, operational, compliance and special audits of the county’s processes; directing internal audit activity’s with the ability to conduct both assurance and consulting activities; develop and implement a risk-based audit plan, audit policies, procedures and best practices; ensuring continued compliance with existing policies and regulations; and perform related duties as assigned.

Flexible Workplace

This position is identified under the designation of 'flex work eligible', meaning that the employee can formally opt to be in‑office full‑time or work a flex schedule in which at least two‑days per week are performed in office and other days can be performed in a remote‑first environment. Regardless of selection, the position carries expectations regarding on‑site responsibilities and will require schedule flexibility beyond the minimum expectations set forth in the county’s flexible workplace policy. To view Ramsey County’s Flexible Workplace policy, go to: Flexible Workplace Policy.

Examples of Work Performed

All Positions

• Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
• Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines. Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well‑defined tasks.

Internal Audit

• Direct, financial, operational, compliance and special audits of the county’s processes and operations.
• Develop an annual or multi‑annual risk‑based audit plan; provide long‑range audit planning recommendations to the Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer (CCEO), , County Manager, and Audit committee.
• Implement and amend the audit plan, initiate audits, or expand the scope of audits as needed.
• Direct the preparation of the county’s annual audit report and related reports.
• Direct the development and implementation of countywide audit policies, procedures, standards, and controls by integrating requirements provided by law, other regulations, and professional standards including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• Develop, promote, recommend and maintain polices that govern objective strategies.
• Direct, coordinate and maintain a central audit system for all county departments
• Provide advice and assistance to county leadership, departments, boards, and commissions for evaluation of the County’s internal control framework, control systems, processes, policies, procedures and other audit‑related matters.
• Ensure audit functions are aligned with the Institute of IIA professional standards.
• Manage the Audit Committee process and oversee the relationship with federal, state and independent auditors.
• Conduct programmatic and special reviews at the request of the County Board, County Manager, , Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, state or federal agency or other reporter,
• Coordinate the work of external auditors, support departments through external audit and compliance reviews, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Plan, manage and participate in the completion of difficult and complex operational, financial, compliance and investigative audits.
• Lead and manage the audit team; including monitoring the workload, performance management and development, staff evaluation, hiring and succession planning.
• Manage special projects, such as consulting on risk and control matters, as assigned by the CCEO.

(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (All): 1, 2

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: All essential functions listed above as well as the assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent.

Experience: Six years of professional experience in government budget administration, financial administration, accounting administration, or public sector audit; at least three of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Substitution: Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: Certified Internal Auditor, if assigned to Audit area.

Exam/Screening Process Information

This is a classified, managerial position that is exempt from the examination and certification requirements. Classified positions, so designated, shall be filled by means of an open application and screening process as stated in section 383A.288 Subd. 6 and the provisions of section 383A.289 of the Personnel Act.

Applications will be begin being reviewed the week of August 3, 2026.

Criminal Background Checks

All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation

Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre‑screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • The County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers: Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or spouse for wellness activity
  • MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered
  • VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered
• Pre-tax Benefit Program
  • Pre-tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option
  • Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan
• Paid time off
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees)
  • 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays
  • Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours)
  • Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay
• Retirement benefits
  • Pension - The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments
  • New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years
  • Deferred compensation - 457(b) account with employer match
  • Health Care Savings Plan - all benefits-eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation
• Transit and parking
  • Fully funded Metropass.
  • Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account
• Employee well-being
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions
• Life Insurance and Disability leave
  • County provided Basic Life coverage - 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available
  • Long-term Disability - County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum
  • Short-term Disability - option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90-day waiting period
• Career development
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year
  • Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues

For information about Ramsey County's 2026 benefits, visit: https://assets.ramseycountymn.gov/files/2026-02/Total%20Rewards%20Guide%202026.pdf

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