Director of Internal Controls and Accountability - Human Services Manager 4

About the Role

As the Director of Internal Controls and Accountability, the incumbent is responsible for the development and maintenance of a system of internal controls, risk management, and accountability for agency-wide activities, and serves as the Department of Human Services' (DHS) key contact with external audit entities, providing expert advice and guidance on audit, internal controls, and compliance related issues encompassing state and federal publicly funded programs administered by the Department. The incumbent participates in agency-wide domain teams and committees that plan, decide, direct, implement, and create policy around all DHS program areas. They also sponsor projects that lead to improved internal controls and enhanced security of DHS financial transactions, assets, and protected data. Additionally, this position is responsible for providing leadership, coordination, consultation, and technical assistance for the design, implementation, and monitoring of program compliance with regulations and quality assurance and performance improvement activities to ensure that DHS' programs and services comply with federal and state regulations, legislative requirements, and applicable court orders.

Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility (plan, organize, direct, and set policy) to manage, assess, and maintain the department's complex and fluid internal control environment covering an approximately $25 billion biennial budget.
• Manage the administration of the Agency's internal audit function, including grant audits, so that financial compliance and operating audits are carried out in a coordinated, uniform, professional manner meeting generally accepted government auditing standards, the General Accountability Office's standards of internal controls, and guidance and standards established by the institute of internal auditors.
• Manage the administration of the Department's Digital Evidence Lab, including statewide multi-agency special investigative services for both criminal and civil digital investigative work.
• Overall responsibility (plan, organize, direct, and set policy) to manage, assess, and maintain the department's public program eligibility review functions designed to assess the department's efforts to meet federal and state program eligibility criteria for medical assistance (MA), children's health insurance program (CHIP), and housing assistance (formally group residential housing).
• Establish infrastructure and plan, develop, implement and oversee the administration of the Department's Risk and Internal Controls function.
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with the administration of the Compliance Office through project management, risk management, quality management, supervision, and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Managerial Experience AND Three (3) years of risk management and/or internal controls experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.
• Experience must demonstrate:
  • Risk management and internal control oversight and implementation.
  • Risk management and internal control policy and training development.
  • Knowledge and experience in assessing and evaluating functions using internal control frameworks such as the United States Government Accountability Office Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government to internal control work (aka "the Green Book") in practical situations.
  • Governmental accounting and auditing principles and auditing standards.
  • Program planning and administration principles.
  • Negotiation and mediation skills sufficient to resolve differences between competing or different positions and to influence the endorsement, acceptance and priority for risk management positions and policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certification(s) such as the Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Auditors (CISA), Corporate Compliance And Ethics Professional (CCEP), or the Risk Management Certification.
• Extensive knowledge of the spectrum of DHS programs, funding streams, reimbursement mechanisms, payment system operations, and statewide accounting functions.
• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Location and Schedule

St. Paul, MN. Telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles or less from the primary work location, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. No travel required.

Pay

$51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support to help you reach your career goals: Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify – for more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

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