Associate Auditor

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us is on our website.

We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Program Evaluation and Audit Department:

This department resides within the Regional Administration Division and provides internal evaluation services for the Metropolitan Council by conducting reviews, audits, evaluations, and investigations of Council programs and activities.

How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region:

The Associate Auditor will be the best-qualified candidate and will be able to prepare reports, memos, analyses, and working papers clearly, following the standards of internal audit and internal processes. The individual in this position must be comfortable taking direction from staff other than their immediate supervisor. The Associate Auditor will work under more direction from other team members, including audit leads.

The individual will perform internal programmatic and operational audits and compliance reviews of Metropolitan Council operating and support divisions to ensure that the Council's program goals and objectives are achieved; and to ensure compliance with state, and federal laws/regulations, best practices, and Council policy and procedure. Candidates may also, on occasion, perform or coordinate external reviews.

This position is eligible for a hybrid (both remote and onsite) telework arrangement. The candidate's permanent residence must be in Minnesota or Wisconsin.

This posting will create a six-month eligibility list for current and future openings.

• Write cohesive audit reports to convey findings and recommendations clearly, accurately, and concisely by summarizing audit results, determining the condition, criteria, cause, and effect of findings, and making recommendations for each finding.
• Regularly interact with mid-to-senior level management to discuss issues and recommend improved business practices.
• Develop internal audit objectives, plans, and scope consistent with the Council's objectives, the assessment of audit risk, client needs, and compliance needs/priorities.
• Communicate internal audits and compliance information such as results and conclusions in accordance with professional auditing standards and agency policies and procedures.
• Assist with building performance improvement and operational efficiency within the agency through internal audits and risk assessment functions.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis and be able to present information in graphic and narrative formats.
• Promotes an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values cultural diversity among all employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, public affairs, public administration, public policy, or a related field.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• One year of experience conducting audits and/or investigations.
• Proven ability to write quality reports with minimal errors.
• Professional certifications, or willingness to obtain, a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Experience as a program evaluator or internal auditor in a governmental setting dealing with a broad range of policy issues.
• Master's degree in Public Affairs, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations of internal and external customers.

What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Knowledge of, or ability to learn, generally accepted audit standards, accounting principles, and audit procedures sufficient to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective action.
• Knowledge of principles of statistics and sampling as they relate to auditing and program evaluation.
• Ability to design and adapt program metrics to allow for ongoing program evaluation.
• Ability to think critically and interpret qualitative and quantitative information.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel, electronic calendaring, and internet research. Intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to author reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or clients.
• Ability to interpret and apply mathematics and statistical methods and procedures gained through professional educational training.
• Ability to initiate audit work and adhere to project timelines.
• Skilled in persuasion in dealings with others both inside and outside of the department.
• Skilled in communicating effectively in both written and verbal communications.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!

Union/Grade: AFSCME / Grade F

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No

What your work environment would be:

You would perform your work in a standard office setting. Work may sometimes require travel between your primary work site and other sites.

What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We rate your education and experience.
3. We conduct a structured panel interview.
4. We conduct a selection interview.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:

If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.

If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a criminal background check if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards.

IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration. The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealth@metc.state.mn.us.