Internal Audit Deputy Director

This position will partner with service teams and operating departments to ensure that Finance and Audit services meet operational needs of the entire enterprise; serves as a strategic leader, manager, implementer and thought leader; and demonstrates an expert ability to collaborate, establish and strengthen partnerships with leaders, managers and staff throughout the organization.

Internal Audit:

The Internal Audit Deputy Director is a senior member of the Compliance & Ethics Department leadership team, reporting to the Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer (CCEO). This position is responsible for leading and supervising internal audit functions; providing strategic management to advance the county’s vision, mission and goals; leading, supervising and managing daily operations, with duties that include examining and maintaining internal control procedures and identifying areas of risk, validating and documenting remediation issues and improvement opportunities, and determining scope of audit reviews. Overseeing and directing financial, operational, compliance and special audits of the county’s processes; directing internal audit activity’s with the ability to conduct both assurance and consulting activities; develop and implement a risk-based audit plan, audit policies, procedures and best practices; ensuring continued compliance with existing policies and regulations; and perform related duties as assigned.

All Positions:

1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
2. Direct division activities to assign and review work, answer questions, and serve as a backup when necessary to meet deadlines. Perform duties including hiring, performance development, staff evaluation, discipline, and succession planning so that qualified employees are efficiently performing well-defined tasks.

1. Direct, financial, operational, compliance and special audits of the county’s processes and operations. 
2. Develop an annual or multi-annual risk-based audit plan; provide long-range audit planning recommendations to the Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer (CCEO), , County Manager, and Audit committee. 
3. Implement and amend the audit plan, initiate audits, or expand the scope of audits as needed. 
4. Direct the preparation of the county’s annual audit report and related reports.
5. Direct the development and implementation of countywide audit policies, procedures, standards, and controls by integrating requirements provided by law, other regulations, and professional standards including the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards. 
6. Develop, promote, recommend and maintain polices that govern objective strategies.
7. Direct, coordinate and maintain a central audit system for all county departments
8. Provide advice and assistance to county leadership, departments, boards, and commissions for evaluation of the County’s internal control framework, control systems, processes, policies, procedures and other audit-related matters.  
9. Ensure audit functions are aligned with the Institute of IIA professional standards.
10. Manage the Audit Committee process and oversee the relationship with federal, state and independent auditors. 
11. Conduct programmatic and special reviews at the request of the County Board, County Manager, , Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer, state or federal agency or other reporter,
12. Coordinate the work of external auditors, support departments through external audit and compliance reviews, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions. 
13. Plan, manage and participate in the completion of difficult and complex operational, financial, compliance and investigative audits. 
14. Lead and manage the audit team; including monitoring the workload, performance management and development, staff evaluation, hiring and succession planning. 
15. Manage special projects, such as consulting on risk and control matters, as assigned by the CCEO. 

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Public Policy, Public Administration, or equivalent. 

Experience: Six years of professional experience in government budget administration, financial administration, accounting administration, or public sector audit; at least three of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Substitution:  Equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Certifications/Licensure: Certified Internal Auditor, if assigned to Audit area. 

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin.

Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. The county strives to be equitable, inclusive, transparent, respectful, and impactful in how we serve and engage with residents, as well as Ramsey County employees. Advancing racial equity ensures all people who need access to opportunities and services we provide will receive them. Racial equity is achieved when race can no longer be used to predict life outcomes, and outcomes for all are improved.

To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact: Crystal.Diaz@ramseycountymn.gov