Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

Weaver is a full-service national accounting, advisory and consulting firm with opportunities for professionals in many different fields. We seek to bring a human element to the world of accounting, which includes creating a diverse, collaborative, and entrepreneurial workplace culture. Our leaders truly care about the well-being of all our employees and encourage them to pursue their ambitions.

While our business is based in numbers, our success is truly based on people. It's why we commit to supporting our people not just in their professional growth, but also in their ability to lead balanced, integrated lives. At the foundation of that commitment are our core values. Weaver's core values were created specifically to empower our people to deliver extraordinary service and be their best selves.

Our goal is to balance high development with high performance in order to meet the long-term goals of each individual, team, and our firm.

Weaver is seeking an experienced and motivated Audit Manager to join our Banking and Insurance practice within the Financial Services group. In this role, you 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. You will be responsible for 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.

If you are a technically sharp, detail-oriented professional with a passion for financial services and a desire to grow within a nationally recognized firm, we invite you to join our team.

To be successful in this role, the following qualifications are required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, with a demonstrated 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
• 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

Additionally, the following qualifications are preferred:

• 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, 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

Weaver Benefits:
At Weaver, our most valuable resources is our people. We take the time to evaluate our employees' wants and needs and invest our resources accordingly. 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.

In addition to compensation packages, Weaver offers competitive health, benefits, such as…