Local Government Auditor Director (St. Paul)

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) ensures fiscal integrity and accountability in government finance. The OSA oversees more than $60 billion of local government activity and about $20 billion in federal dollars spent by the State of Minnesota.

Job Description

The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) Audit Practice Division performs independent, external financial and compliance audits of local governments.

This position is responsible for coordinating and directing the audits of local governments to ensure that appropriate procedures are performed and documented that are necessary to determine the reliability of clients’ financial statements and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Director has primary responsibility for:

  • overseeing the planning and completion of individual audits;

  • assigning, directing, supervising, and evaluating the work of professional auditors;

  • managing the coaching and development of staff; and

  • leading in ensuring quality and technical standards are met for OSA audits.

The Audit Director also provides input to Audit Managers regarding developing and maintaining audit standards and assisting with special projects.

Interviews will be held in person in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Start date of approximately September 14, 2026, or after.

After an initial training period, the Audit Director is expected to report to the OSA's Duluth office or an assigned client location a minimum of one day per week. Additional days in office may be

required when training new staff.

  • Department: Audit Practice

  • Job ID:95421

  • Number of Positions Available: 1

  • Location: St. Paul

  • Closing Date: 07/30/2026

  • Salary Range: $41.81 - $60.10/hourly; $87,299 - $125,489/annually

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, a candidate must have:

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, or master’s degree with an accounting concentration, from an accredited institution;

  • A minimum of 2.5 years of lead worker and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in performing governmental financial and compliance audits.

  • An active CPA license to practice in the State of Minnesota or at least 5 years of lead worker and/or supervisory experience guiding professional audit staff in performing governmental financial and compliance audits which includes at least 2 years of experience leading a large and complex or specialized governmental audit;

  • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;

  • Knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments; and

  • Knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement).

Preferred Requirements

  • Audit experience with the Minnesota Office of the State Auditor;

  • Knowledge in the application of audit tools such as or similar to Checkpoint and PPC;

  • Considerable knowledge of Minnesota laws, court decisions, and attorney general opinions relating to local governmental agencies;

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with an active licensure;

  • Two years of experience in external audits of large, complex, and /or specialized local governments;

  • Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP/GASB Statements) for local governments;

  • Thorough knowledge of professional audit requirements (GAAS/GAGAS) for audits of local governments;

  • Thorough knowledge of audit requirements for federal awards (including Uniform Guidance and OMB Compliance Supplement);

  • Experience testing in accordance with the Minnesota Legal Compliance Audit Guides; and

  • Strong written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

  • Requires occasional lifting and carrying of less than 10 pounds, along with walking and standing to perform job duties.  Requires ability to travel to work sites up to 25% of time.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

  • Job offer is contingent upon candidate passing a job-related background check that may include the following:  reference checks to verify job-related credentials, and a criminal background check.

How to Apply

Applications will be received through Minnesota Management and Budget. Apply online.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Cassandra Calamese.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Human Resources Specialist Cassandra Calamese.