Audit Manager - Insurance and Banking

Weaver; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible scheduled time off

Job summary

Weaver is hiring an Audit Manager for their Banking and Insurance practice. This role involves managing audits, mentoring staff, and working with clients in financial services.

The ideal candidate has significant public accounting experience, a CPA license, and knowledge of U.S. GAAP as they apply to banking and insurance audits. Weaver offers competitive benefits and a salary range between $120,000 and $160,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of public accounting experience with a focus on financial services audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution of financial services audits.
• Mentor and develop associates and supervisors.
• Collaborate on client service and project management.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Knowledge of U.S. GAAP

Financial services audit

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Master's degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Position Profile

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: 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 medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a 401(k) plan. We also support our employees by offering flexible scheduled time off (STO), minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave, 11 holidays, and 2 scheduled recharge days. We also offer in-house CPE and learning opportunities through our internal Learning & Development department.

We are proudly an equal opportunity employer.