Audit Director - Local Government Audit Director

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* Working Title:

Local Government Audit Director*
* ** Job Class:
Local Government Audit Director*
* ** Agency:
State Auditor*
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** Job ** : 95421

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 07/10/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/30/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
State Auditor / State Auditor-MMA

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** Division/Unit** :
Payroll Processing Unit / Audit Practice

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday
- Friday or Monday
- Thursday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes - Up to 25% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $41.81 - $60.10 / hourly; $87,299 - $125,489 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* 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.

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

This position is responsible for coordinating and directing the audits of local governments to ensure that appropriate procedures are performed and documented that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.  The Audit Director has primary responsibility for:

-  overseeing the planning and completion of individual audits;

-  assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating the work of professional auditors;

-  managing the coaching and development of staff; and

-  leading 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.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul.

Start date of approximately September 14, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period, the Audit Director is expected to report to the OSA's St. Paul office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week. Additional days in office may be

required when training new staff.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be considered, a candidate  
** must have** :

-  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; and

-  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; and

+ 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…