Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

Weaver•Houston, TX

1d•$120,000 - $160,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Managing the day-to-day execution of complex financial services audits
Mentoring and developing Associates, Senior Associates, and Supervisors
Collaborating 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 — while maintaining high-quality execution
Supervise Senior Associates and Associates and review their work for completeness, accuracy, and technical proficiency
Manage, mentor, and develop staff in a team-oriented environment
Attract and service new clients and expand services to existing clients