Working Title: Internal Controls Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 82276

• 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 : 12/04/2024

• Closing Date : 12/17/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Audit / Audit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

This position is located at the Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to telework, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

In this role, you will be responsible for evaluating and monitoring agency internal controls and improving risk mitigation across MnDOT. The position coordinates the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and assessment of an effective internal control program within the Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to safeguard public funds and assets and minimize fraud, waste, and abuse incidences. Additionally, the position is responsible for monitoring the status of corrective action for the agency’s audit findings to ensure compliance with federal and state laws and rules including documentation of internal control procedures.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in developing and supporting the Safeguarding MnDOT annual risk assessment program.

• Provide ongoing monitoring of mitigation actions taken by the MnDOT office and districts as a result of audits conducted by the Office of Legislative Auditor, Office of the State Auditor, Federal Highway Administration, and MnDOT Office of Audit, etc.

• Implementing, maintaining, coordinating, and assessing the internal control program, including the Safeguarding MnDOT program plan; and

• Developing and facilitating a communications and training plan for the Safeguarding MnDOT program to increase awareness of the importance of internal controls throughout MnDOT.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional accounting or finance experience that demonstrates:

(*NOTE: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with an accounting concentration) substitutes for six months of advanced professional accounting or finance experience.)

• Experience researching and analyzing financial information.

• Experience writing technical and business documentation for end users.

• Experience applying Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government (Green Book), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) Internal Control Framework, or similar internal control.

• Experience developing process flows for financial topics.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (with an accounting concentration).

• Knowledge of MnDOT’s business and operations.

• Experience developing and/or delivering training to diverse audiences.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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.