Financial Institutions Assurance Partner & Growth Lead

RubinBrown; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown LLP in Chicago is seeking a Partner in Assurance Services – Financial Institutions to lead and expand the practice. You will guide engagements from planning through completion, drive quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic client relationships at the highest level.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public accounting serving financial institutions, a CPA license, and a strong track record in business development, talent development, and cross‑functional leadership within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required; advanced degree preferred.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive public accounting experience, with substantial expertise serving financial institutions.
• Extensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP, AICPA auditing standards, and financial institution regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing complex client relationships and advising executive leadership, audit committees, and boards of directors.
• Proven track record of driving business development, expanding client relationships, and contributing to sustainable practice growth.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing engagement risk, building high-performing teams, and developing future leaders.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Unwavering commitment to audit quality, professional integrity, collaboration, and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client relationships with financial institutions, serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, audit committees, and boards of directors.
• Provide technical leadership on complex accounting, auditing, and regulatory matters, including CECL, loans and deposits, fair value, derivatives, and regulatory reporting.
• Direct assurance engagements from planning through completion, ensuring exceptional audit quality, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery of client commitments.
• Champion audit quality and risk management by maintaining rigorous professional standards, independence compliance, and technical excellence.
• Drive engagement performance and profitability through effective oversight of budgets, staffing, resource allocation, realization, and financial results.
• Accelerate business development and practice growth by partnering with existing leadership to identify new opportunities, expand client relationships, and pursue strategic engagements.
• Leverage cross-functional collaboration to deliver integrated client solutions and expand the reach and impact of RubinBrown’s Financial Institutions practice.
• Build and develop high-performing teams through recruiting, mentorship, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Champion RubinBrown’s One Firm culture by fostering collaboration, accountability, ethical leadership, and a commitment to professional excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory knowledge

Business development

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Active CPA license

Job description

RubinBrown LLP in Chicago is seeking a Partner in Assurance Services – Financial Institutions to lead and expand the practice. You will guide engagements from planning through completion, drive quality, regulatory compliance, and strategic client relationships at the highest level.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in public accounting serving financial institutions, a CPA license, and a strong track record in business development, talent development, and cross‑functional leadership within