Statewide Fraud Controls Manager Agency Implementation Support - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Minnesota, Minnesota Management and Budget, seeks a Statewide Fraud Controls Manager to lead statewide agency support for the Fraud Control Toolkit implementation. This role directs the Agency Implementation Support Team and strengthens internal controls, fraud risk management, and program integrity across state government.

The position requires strong leadership, expertise in internal controls, and the ability to train and facilitate with diverse agencies.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience with primary responsibility for implementing internal controls frameworks or fraud‑risk management practices for a complex organization.
• Demonstrated leadership in an auditing or internal controls environment, including supervision or project lead roles.
• Experience leading programs or committees with strategic action planning and significant time commitment.
• Ability to provide consultation on internal controls, fraud‑risk identification, and accounting principles.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, and guidance materials supporting internal control or program integrity compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading statewide implementation training and support for the Minnesota Fraud Control Toolkit, guiding agencies in requirements and applicability.
• Overseeing creation of implementation tools, guidance documents, process maps, templates, and checklists.
• Providing technical assistance on internal controls, fraud risk, policy development, and implementation sequencing.
• Managing the Agency Implementation Support Team, including hiring, coaching, and delivering high‑quality work.

Skills

Internal controls

Fraud-risk management

Leadership

Training & facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, risk management, or business administration

Tools

SWIFT

SEMA4

Job description

Working Title : Statewide Fraud Controls Manager Agency Implementation Support

Job Class: State Program Administrator Manager Senior

Agency: Minnesota Management and Budget

• Job ID: 97703

• Location: St. Paul, MN

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted: 10/12/2026

• Closing Date: 11/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Minnesota Management and Budget

• Division/Unit: Internal Control & Accountability/Statewide Fraud Controls Group

• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

• Days of Work: Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually

• Classified Status: Classified

• Bargaining Unit: Managerial Plan

• FLSA Status: Exempt

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

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.

Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB) is seeking a Statewide Fraud Controls Manager to lead statewide support for state agencies as they implement the Minnesota Fraud Control Toolkit and other internal control and program‑integrity requirements. This position directs the Agency Implementation Support Team and plays a critical role in strengthening fraud prevention, internal control environments, and program integrity across state government. This position provides expert consultation, guidance, and leadership to help agencies interpret fraud control requirements, adopt best‑practice internal controls, improve their operational effectiveness, and comply with statewide policy and statutory obligations.

This role is one of two complementary leadership positions supporting enterprise implementation of the Fraud Control Toolkit. This position is ideal for candidates with strong expertise in internal controls, fraud‑risk identification, control design, and implementation strategy, who also excel at training, facilitation, and building relationships with agencies.

Job duties for this position include:

• Leading statewide implementation training and support for the Minnesota Fraud Control Toolkit by guiding agencies in interpreting requirements, assessing applicability, and aligning recommendations with existing internal control structures.

• Overseeing development of implementation tools, guidance documents, process maps, templates, and checklists that improve clarity and consistency for agencies.

• Providing technical assistance to agencies on internal controls, fraud risk identification, risk prioritization, policy and process development, and implementation sequencing.

• Managing the Agency Implementation Support Team, including hiring, assigning work, training, coaching, evaluating, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables that meet enterprise standards.

Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. With approval, employees that live within 50 miles from the primary work location may telework up to 50%. Employees that live 50 miles or more from the primary location and live in Minnesota may telework more than 50% with approval.

All MMB Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the six competency themes from the Enterprise‑Wide Leader Competency Model: (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/enterprise-talent-development/career-development/Enterprise‑Leader‑Competency‑Definition‑Guide.pdf)

• Leading Self

• Leading Others

• Leading the Organization

• Leading Outside the Organization

• Leading with DEAI

• Getting Work Done

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service 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. Candidates must clearly demonstrate all the following qualifications on your resume. Resume tips are available here (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/applicant-help/resume-tips/) .

• Four (4) years of experience with primary responsibility for implementing internal controls frameworks or fraud‑risk management practices for a complex organization.

Experience must include:

• Demonstrated leadership in an auditing or internal controls environment, which can include any of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team leader, lead worker, or project lead.

• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or completion of a similar or equivalent leadership program through another organization; OR

• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee. The experience must include 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment.

• Providing consultation, guidance, or technical assistance to stakeholders on internal controls, fraud‑risk identification, financial auditing, or accounting principles.

• Utilization of spreadsheet, workflow, or data‑analysis tools to organize information, track implementation progress, or support decision‑making.

• Developing policies, procedures, process maps, tools, or guidance materials that support internal control or program integrity compliance.

• Communicating complex or technical information clearly through written materials, presentations, or trainings to diverse audiences.

• Demonstrated respect for diversity and a deep commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, risk management, or business administration field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. A master’s degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for eighteen months of experience. A doctorate degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MMB values diverse perspectives and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the preferred qualifications. Your unique skills and background might be just what we need!

• A bachelor's degree or higher in finance, accounting, risk management, or business administration.

• Experience implementing or supporting internal control frameworks for a complex public sector organization (city, county, state, federal, tribal).

• Experience designing and facilitating training programs, curriculum, or learning resources that help staff understand and implement complex policies, processes, or control frameworks.

• Certifications such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor),

• Experience working with SWIFT and/or SEMA4.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota Management and Budget that a successful candidate must pass all required checks prior to employment which may consist of the below checks:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal history check

• Reference check

• Social Security and address verification

• Education verification

• Conflict of interest review

• Other legally or internal policy required checks

A criminal history does not automatically disqualify candidates, and each case will be reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis and in alignment with fair and equitable hiring practices.

Minnesota Management & Budget does not participate in E‑Verify. Minnesota Management & Budget will not sponsor applicant work visas, including F‑1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.