Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

About the role

The Weaver Experience is a full-service national accounting, advisory, and consulting firm. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Banking and Insurance practice within the Financial Services group. The ideal candidate will have a background in public accounting, specifically in financial services audit clients, and will be responsible for managing complex financial services audits, mentoring and developing Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day execution of complex financial services audits, including insurance companies, banks, credit unions, and specialty finance institutions.
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors.
• Collaborate closely with Partners on client service, project management, and business development.
• Project manage audit engagements, including planning, risk assessment, scoping, staffing, budgeting, and timeline management.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Supervise Senior Associates and Associates and review their work for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA license.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, with a focus on financial services audit clients — specifically insurance companies and/or banking/lending institutions.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Statutory Accounting Principles (SAP) as they apply to property & casualty and/or life insurance companies, including familiarity with statutory financial reporting, the Model Audit Rule, and state insurance department regulatory requirements.
• Experience with or strong exposure to banking regulatory frameworks, including FDICIA compliance, NCUA requirements for credit unions, or similar regulatory environments for alternative or specialty financing entities.
• Demonstrated understanding of key financial services audit areas, including one or more of the following: Insurance: Loss reserves (including IBNR), premium revenue recognition, claims processing and liabilities, reinsurance, and policy liabilities; Banking: Allowance for credit losses (CECL), loan portfolio analysis, deposit operations, interest rate risk, and capital/liquidity considerations.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), including experience evaluating design and operating effectiveness of controls within financial institutions or insurance entities.
• Prioritize technical knowledge sufficient to supervise Senior Associates and Associates and review their work for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience serving clients across multiple financial services sub-sectors (e.g., both insurance and banking, or banking and specialty/alternative lending).
• Familiarity with SOX/ICFR requirements for public company financial services clients.
• Exposure to HUD audits, agreed-upon procedures, or other regulatory engagements common to financial institutions.
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills, with an ability to identify opportunities to expand services to existing clients.
• Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and sound professional judgment on complex or non-routine accounting and auditing matters.
• Ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients.

Benefits

Weaver offers a competitive compensation package, including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position being $120,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will be based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location. In addition to compensation packages, Weaver provides health benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Weaver also supports its employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days! Weaver also offers in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department. Our multi-faceted internal learning program includes technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth. WeaverLEAD is an internal leadership coaching program designed to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization. The goal of WeaverLEAD is to inspire the growth and development of our leaders by leaning into the experience of exploring new ideas for each individual’s growth as a leader. Weaver is committed to investing in the strength of our team and fostering a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support. Weaver is an equal opportunity employer.

What's Next?

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