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Working Title: Internal Auditor

Job Class: Auditor Principal

Agency: Cannabis Management Office

+ **Job ID** : 90067

+ **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** : 11/18/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/25/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Cannabis Management Office

+ **Division/Unit** : Operations

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : MAPE

+ 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.

The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is currently seeking an Internal Auditor to administer the internal audit function and independently plan and perform auditing for all facets of the office with an emphasis in financial and operational compliance as well as provide investigative and management consultation services to OCM leadership.

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:

+ Perform audits and investigations as necessary to address specific issues

+ Lead OCM’s internal audit operations and analytics program to ensure audit standards are met

+ Manage and oversee a process to identify OCM’s areas of financial, program, and operational risks, and develop and document risk assessments

+ Advise and support the documentation and implementation of risk management internal controls such as fraud analysis and prevention, and business continuity.

+ In collaboration with OCM’s legal team, coordinate the activities and requests for outside audits with the federal government, the Office of the Legislative Auditor, and other regulatory agencies as required

+ Stay apprised of new audit policies, procedures, and legislation

Minimum Qualifications

_To facilitate proper years of service crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._

+ Three (3) years of experience performing administrative audits and/or investigations. Experience must include responsibility for planning and developing audit programs.

+ Skill in:

+ Analyzing policies, procedures, and legislation and documenting internal controls and risk assessments to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, statutes, administrative rules, and other relevant policies

+ Project management and communication sufficient to communicate complex information, audit requests, or audit results

+ Knowledge of:

+ Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)

+ Accounting, procurement, payroll, and human resource systems

+ Excellent communications skills sufficient to effectively deliver complex information to a variety of audiences

+ The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree or higher in Auditing, Accounting, Finance, Management Information Systems, Business, or Public Administration

+ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and/or Certified Government Auditing Professional (CGAP) certification

+ Knowledge of Statewide Integrated Finance Tools (SWIFT) and Statewide Employee Management (SEMA4) using PeopleSoft software

+ Experience drafting policies and procedures

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

+ Employment reference check

+ Conflict of interest review

+ Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.