Local Govt Audit Director

• Working Title:
  
  Local Government Audit Director
• Job Class:
  Local Government Audit Director
• Agency:
  State Auditor
• Job
• Location:
  
  Duluth
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Posting Date: 07/10/2026
• Closing Date: 07/30/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  State Auditor / State Auditor-MMA
• Division/Unit:
  Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice
• Work Shift:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday or Monday
  - Thursday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 25%
• Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.10/hour; $87,299 - $125,488 annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
  - Executive
• Designation in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial and compliance audits of local governments.

• Oversee the planning and completion of individual audits;
• Assign, direct, supervise, and evaluate the work of professional auditors;
• Manage the coaching and development of staff;
• Lead in ensuring quality and technical standards are met for OSA audits.

The Audit Director also provides input to Audit Managers regarding developing and maintaining audit standards and assisting with special projects.

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

• 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…