Regulatory Bank Compliance Auditor (CPA Firm)

Location: Texas (Remote / Hybrid – Travel Required)

Kreps – Colgan & Associates Executive Search have been engaged by our client a dynamic Texas based CPA firm to find a dedicated and knowledgeable Regulatory Bank Compliance Auditor to join their Financial Institutions practice. This role is ideal for a professional with a strong focus on providing essential regulatory compliance audit and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of community banks, with a primary emphasis on deposit compliance, lending compliance, and BSA/AML. This position offers geographic flexibility across Texas, though periodic travel to various client sites is required.

The ideal candidate will bring experience with the following responsibilities

• Perform Risk-Based Audits: Conduct comprehensive regulatory compliance audits for community banks, covering:

• Deposit Compliance: Expertise in EFTA/Regulation E, Truth in Savings/Regulation DD, and Funds Availability/Regulation CC.

• Lending Compliance: Knowledge of TILA, RESPA, ECOA, HMDA, and Fair Lending.

• BSA/AML & OFAC: Evaluate Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering programs and OFAC compliance.

• Evaluate Programs & Controls: Assess bank compliance programs, policies, procedures, and internal controls for adherence to applicable regulatory requirements. Identify compliance risks, control gaps, and process improvement opportunities.

• Audit Planning & Execution: Develop and execute audit programs, perform thorough testing, and document results with clear, well-organized workpapers in accordance with firm methodologies.

• Reporting & Communication: Draft precise audit reports that effectively communicate findings, risk ratings, and practical recommendations. Clearly discuss audit results with bank management, including compliance officers and senior leadership, and manage follow-up questions.

• Client Service & Collaboration: Work effectively within cross-functional teams (audit, internal audit, consulting) and maintain strong client relationships through professional communication and timely delivery of services.

  Qualifications Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience in bank compliance, regulatory auditing, internal audit, or public accounting preferred.
• Prior experience with community banks is strongly preferred.

Certifications (Preferred but Not Required)

• CPA, CIA, CRCM, CAMS, or similar professional certification.
• Exceptional Communication skills both written and verbal.
• Work independently remotely while collaborating with the team
• Thrive managing multiple projects in a deadline driven environment

If you are looking to join a vibrant organization with a positive team oriented culture, collaborative leadership, progressive career growth opportunity, passionate about community banks email your confidential resume to kim@kcexecs.com candidates aligned to the successful profile and requirements will be contacted asap.