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*** Telework (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.*** As the Lead Internal Auditor, you will support the Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Internal Audit Director and Deputy Audit Director and be responsible for carrying out the daily operations of the Internal Audit and Investigations Unit. The incumbent leads the team by planning, conducting, and evaluating audits and reviews of programs and their inter-related processes using accepted internal audit and internal control standards. This position will serve as the team lead and expert on operations and compliance audits of the agency. It will independently plan and perform audits and special reviews as assigned by the Internal Audit Deputy Director. This position will help agencies protect State assets with appropriate internal controls; recommend improvements in policies, procedures, practices and controls; provide assurance to management that proper controls, reviews, risk management and governance processes are in place; and provide consultative services to the agency on sensitive topics adding value within the organization. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: • Lead financial, compliance, and/or program audits, reviews, and consulting engagements of internal operations. • Direct and review the work of other auditors to ensure the proper preparation of final reports. • Conduct highly sensitive and discreet investigations of alleged improprieties involving at times complicated schemes to defraud complex and highly regulated programs administered by the State. • Provide expert consultancy services and lead, facilitate, and participate in discussions on key internal controls issues that plan, decide, direct, implement and create policy that impacts internal controls over a wide variety of program areas.

**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.** Three (3) years of experience in managing audits. Experience must demonstrate: • Managing and leading audits, including developing a long-range audit plan. • Leading and conducting financial and/or compliance engagements (audits and/or reviews) of records including investigations of fraud, waste and/or abuse. • Broad and extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). • Broad and extensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) and Government Auditing Standards (GAS).

• Participation in professional organizations (ex. Institute of Internal Auditors chapter). • Experience with governmental auditing standards. • Knowledge of Human resource policies, procedures, and labor contracts. • Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.