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
- Demonstrated understanding of key financial services audit areas
- Proven ability to project-manage audit engagements
- Master's degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)
- Experience serving clients across multiple financial services sub-sectors
- 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
- Demonstrated independent thinking and sound professional judgment on complex or non-routine accounting and auditing matters
- Proven ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Accounting or related field (preferred)
- Experience serving clients across multiple financial services sub-sectors (e.g., both insurance and banking, or banking and specialty/alternative lending) (preferred)
- Familiarity with SOX/ICFR requirements for public company financial services clients (preferred)
- Experience with insurance statutory audits filed with state Departments of Insurance (preferred)
- Exposure to HUD audits, agreed-upon procedures, or other regulatory engagements common to financial institutions (preferred)
- Strong relationship management and practice development skills (preferred)
- Proven ability to manage, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment (preferred)
- Demonstrated independent thinking and sound professional judgment on complex or non-routine accounting and auditing matters (preferred)
- Proven ability to attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 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!
- In-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department
- WeaverLEAD - An internal leadership coaching program to train leaders to support other leaders at every level of the organization
Pay
A reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position is $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.
Schedule
Our ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic and be able to manage their time effectively. The schedule may vary depending on the client's needs and the complexity of the projects.