Closeout Audit Supervisor - Auditor Principal Supervisor

Working Title: Closeout Audit Supervisor

Job Class: Auditor Principal Supervisor

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 98186

• 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 : 11/03/2026

• Closing Date : 11/16/2026

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

• Division/Unit : Audit / Audit - External

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes

• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• 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 Central Office in St. Paul and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

As the Office of Audit’s External Audit Unit Closeout Supervisor, this position is responsible for planning, coordinating, assigning, and reviewing audits of consultants and grant recipients to ensure that audits are completed in adherence with generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Standards for Attestation Engagement requirements. This position also assists the office leadership in providing technical knowledge, supervision, professional development, and oversight for the External Audit Unit.

In-state travel is required up to 15% of the time; this includes some overnight travel.

** 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

Three years of professional supervisory (supervising professional employees) auditing experience OR four years of advanced professional auditing experience that demonstrates at least 3 of the bullets listed below:

• Experience supervising, conducting, or responding to financial audits, performance audits, and/or investigations.

• Experience analyzing financial data and legal requirements for compliance.

• Experience developing internal controls and/or risk assessments.

• Experience applying generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Government Auditing Standards (Yellow Book), operational auditing concepts, compliance with auditing principles, and/or Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising or directing the work of financial auditors.

• Possess a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

• Government and/or non-profit auditing experience.

• Experience interpreting and applying generally accepted government audit standards (Yellow Book), Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 31 (FAR 31), 2 CFR 200, and/or 23 CFR.

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, and/or Education/License Verification.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.