John Hewitt

About John Hewitt

As the EVP, Chief Audit Officer at First United Bank, I oversee the internal audit function and ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards. I have more than seven years of experience in this role, and I hold the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the Certified Financial Services Auditor (CFSA) credentials.Over 30+ years, I have a proven track record of leading high-performing audit teams, executing risk assessments and control evaluations, and recommending process improvements. I have established audit functions, strengthened business control structures, and facilitated external audits. I have also trained, mentored, and developed audit staff and fostered a culture of collaboration and excellence. My mission is to provide independent and objective assurance and consulting services that add value and improve the bank\'s operations and governance.

Experience

1. EVP, Chief Audit Officer

   First United Bank

   Sep 2016 — Present · Plano, TX, US

Education

• Dallas Baptist University

  MBA, Business

  1997 — 1998

• Midland College

  Associate, General

  1987 — 1989

• Baylor University - Hankamer School of Business

  BBA, Accounting

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Financial Services
• Financial Audits
• Financial Risk
• Internal Controls
• Leadership
• Financial Reporting
• Operational Risk
• Operational Risk Management
• Risk Assessment
• Sarbanes-Oxley
• Sarbanes-Oxley Act
• Insurance
• Auditing
• Management
• Loans
• Enterprise Risk Management
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Internal Audit
• Coso
• Quality Auditing
• Finance
• Business Process Improvement
• Retail
• Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis