Job Information
State of Minnesota Internal Auditor - Auditor Senior in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Internal Auditor
Job Class: Auditor Senior
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 93437
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/09/2026
Closing Date : 04/22/2026
Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
Division/Unit : Office of Inspector General
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10% of the time
Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Internal Auditor plans and conducts highly complex and sensitive audits of Department of Corrections (DOC) internal operations, contractors, grantees and vendors. This position recommends and develops improvements in department policies, procedures, practices and controls; provides assurances to management on the effectiveness of control, risk management and governance processes; and offers advisory services that are designed to add value within the organization through cost savings, increased operational efficiencies, and assisting staff achieve their goals and objectives.
This position is subject to the State of MN's telework policy requiring employees living within 50 miles of DOC's Central Office location in St. Paul to work on-site 50% of the time. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Teleworking employees are required to live in Minnesota or a bordering state in a county along the Minnesota state line.
Occasional in-state travel may be required, including to Minnesota Correctional Facilities (MCFs).
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of experience conducting financial and/or compliance audits.
Note: A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).
Experience analyzing internal controls, business operations, and/or compliance with applicable requirements.
Experience preparing audit reports, including documenting findings and making recommendations.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or closely related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Experience obtaining and handling sensitive and/or confidential information.
Government and/or non-profit auditing experience.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ).
Additional Requirements
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.