Mario Ruiz

Experience

1. Senior Assurance Associate - Financial Institutions

   RSM US LLP

   Aug 2024 — Present · Los Angeles, CA, US

   Performed financial statement audits for specialty finance clients, including subprime auto lending companies, with total assets of up to $20 billion. Oversaw the work of associates, reviewing workpapers, providing guidance, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit procedures- Performed Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) engagements for Asset-Backed Securities (ABS) securitizations ranging from $1.45 billion to $1.74 billion, conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Worked directly with clients and participating banks to execute specified procedures. Oversaw the work of associates, reviewing workpapers, providing guidance, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of AUP procedures- Performed financial statement audits for banking clients with total assets ranging from $535 million to $3.9 billion, including both private and publicly held institutions. Executed audit procedures in accordance with GAAS and, where applicable, PCAOB standards. Focus areas included auditing loan portfolios and related disclosures, deposit liabilities, and internal control assessments in accordance with FDICIA requirements. Oversaw the work of associates, reviewing workpapers, providing guidance, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit procedures- Performed review engagements for banking clients, providing limited assurance on financial statements through analytical procedures and inquiries in accordance with Statements on Standards for Accounting and Review Services (SSARS). Ensured timely and accurate completion of review procedures in alignment with regulatory expectations and firm quality standards. Oversaw the work of associates, reviewing workpapers, providing guidance, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of review procedures.

Education

• California State University, Long Beach

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting

  2018 — 2021