Local Govt Audit Director

About the role

The Office of the State Auditor serves Minnesotans by protecting local decisions close to home. The OSA provides support and analysis to local entities so they can make decisions for their communities based on facts.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the planning and completion of individual audits
• Assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating the work of professional auditors
• Managing the coaching and development of staff
• Leading in ensuring quality and technical standards are met for OSA audits
• Providing input to Audit Managers regarding developing and maintaining audit standards
• Assisting with special projects

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 2.5 years of lead worker and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in performing governmental financial and compliance audits
• An active CPA license to practice in the State of Minnesota or at least 5 years of lead worker and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in performing governmental financial and compliance audits which includes at least 2 years of experience leading a large and complex or specialized governmental audit
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments
• Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments
• Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement)

Preferred Qualifications

• Audit experience with the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor
• Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC
• Considerable knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active licensure
• Two years of experience in external audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments
• Thorough knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments
• Thorough knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement)
• Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides
• Strong written communication skills

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional transport of less than 10 pounds, along with the ability to move through work space and maintain a stationary position throughout the work day.

Additional Requirements

• Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following: reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and driver’s history check prior to appointment
• Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).