Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

About the role

Weaver is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Banking and Insurance practice within the Financial Services group. The ideal candidate will serve as a key member of audit engagement teams delivering high-quality assurance services to insurance companies, banks, credit unions, and specialty finance institutions. Responsibilities include managing the day-to-day execution of complex financial services audits, mentoring and developing Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors, and collaborating closely with Partners on client service, project management, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex financial services audits
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors
• Collaborate with Partners on client service, project management, and business development

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)
• 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)
• Proven ability to project-manage audit engagements — including planning, risk assessment, scoping, staffing, budgeting, and timeline management — while maintaining high-quality execution
• 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
• Experience with insurance statutory audits filed with state Departments of Insurance
• Exposure to HUD audits, agreed-upon procedures, or other regulatory engagements common to financial institutions
• Strong relationship management and practice development skills
• 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

At Weaver, we offer a competitive compensation package, including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position being $120,000 to $160,000. Additional benefits include health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. We also provide in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department, and we have an internal leadership coaching program called WeaverLEAD to support our employees' growth and development.