Financial Institutions Assurance Manager

RubinBrown LLP; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Manager, Assurance Services - Financial Institutions to lead audit engagements for banks and other financial institutions, leveraging deep accounting and regulatory expertise.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality financial reporting, risk management insight, and compliance support. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for career growth within RubinBrown's Financial Institutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Active CPA required.
• Progressive public accounting experience focused on financial institutions.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, AICPA standards, and financial institution regulatory reporting.
• Experience with CECL, loans and deposits, investment securities, and fair value accounting.
• Understanding of internal controls and regulatory processes across lending, deposits, and investments.
• Knowledge of core banking operations, including credit risk, liquidity, capital, and asset/liability management.
• Proven ability to lead engagements, mentor staff, and manage multiple projects.
• Strong client relationship and presentation skills, including executive and audit committee communication.
• Ability to identify process improvements and deliver practical, risk-focused solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical issues into business insights.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to support firm growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead assurance engagements for financial institution clients ranging from $200M to $8B in assets.
• Advise clients on complex accounting and regulatory matters, including CECL, loans and deposits.
• Evaluate controls over lending, deposits, investments, IT, and regulatory compliance, recommending risk and efficiency improvements.
• Review workpapers, financial statements, and disclosures for accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and firm standards.
• Manage engagement budgets, staffing, and progress to meet quality, productivity, and profitability goals.
• Serve as a primary client contact, providing insights that support risk management, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
• Train and mentor team members on technical assurance skills and financial institution best practices.
• Identify cross-service opportunities and support growth of the Financial Institutions Industry Group.
• Assist in onboarding new engagements including developing client relations and service team members.

Skills

Active CPA

U.S. GAAP knowledge

CECL experience

Financial institutions experience

Leadership & mentoring

Client relationship skills

Audit software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Audit software

Microsoft Office

Job description

RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis is seeking a Manager, Assurance Services - Financial Institutions to lead audit engagements for banks and other financial institutions, leveraging deep accounting and regulatory expertise.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets, and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality financial reporting, risk management insight, and compliance support. Hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for career growth within RubinBrown's Financial Institutions