Local Government Auditor Senior

Local Government Auditor Senior

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 senior level auditor position is responsible for assisting in the audits of local governments by ensuring the appropriate procedures are performed that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients' financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Local Government Auditor (LGA) Senior has primary responsibility for :

• Playing a lead role in planning and completion of individual audits;
• Self-directing completion of complex audit sections and financial reporting; and
• Providing day-to-day guidance and coaching to less experienced professional auditors.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul. Start date is January 12, 2026, or after. After an initial in-office training period, the LGA Senior is expected to report to the OSA's main office (St. Paul) or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have the following minimum qualifications and identify the years of experience and detail the specific qualifications in their application materials :

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge in the application of Checkpoint and PPC audit tools or similar tools; knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies; certified public accountant (CPA); and considerable knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, GAGAS, OMB Compliance Supplement, Uniform Guidance, GASB Statements, and the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides. Strong written communications 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 will 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).

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.