Kyle Scaff, CPA

Experience

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  KPMG Peat Marwick

  May 1983 - Oct 1985

  Sr. Accountant

  Served as Senior Accountant. Audit clients consisted primarily of thrifts, mortgage banks, credit unions, and commercial banks. Additional experience gained in health care and retail areas.

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  First Texas / Gibraltar Savings Association

  Oct 1985 - Aug 1988

  Internal Audit Senior

  Responsible for oral presentation of audit findings to middle and senior bank management and for preparation of reports for submission to the Association's Audit Committee.Managed multiple audit projects concurrently, including supervision and evaluation of staff and assistance in department scheduling.

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  Bank United

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1998

  Internal Audit Manager

  Broad experience gained in an $11 billion bank with a strong understanding of business and control risks. Specific areas expertise included treasury operations, purchasing, wire operations, payroll, legal, marketing, and regulatory compliance with extensive knowledge of various banking businesses and operational areas.Responsible for oral presentation of audit findings to middle and senior bank management and for preparation of reports for submission to the Bank’s Audit Committee.Managed multiple audit projects concurrently, including supervision and evaluation of staff and assistance in department scheduling. Show less

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  Jefferson Wells

  Mar 1998 - Nov 2006

  Director

  As Director of Operations, primarily responsible for day-to-day operations for professional services firm office of 130 professionals which generated annual revenue of $19.7 mm. Provided methodology design, service delivery, and business development assistance with regard to Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 compliance and internal audit services for clients involved in manufacturing, energy, financial services, and service industries. Responsible for providing presentations to client senior management and board regarding Sarbanes Oxley compliance issues as well as other relevant issues related to internal control design and documentation. Led Houston office's efforts to comply with firm’s national Service Quality Process initiative, with responsibility for compliance and training. Selected as one of five member team out of 1,400 professionals which developed firm-wide methodology for internal audit. Show less

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  Tatum LLC

  Nov 2006 - Nov 2008

  Director

  Responsible for methodology, design, service delivery, and business development activities for the Internal Control and Risk Services and Financial Accounting Services product offerings. Created the firm’s Sarbanes Oxley service offering for small, “Non-Accelerated” filers and worked closely with firm’s CFO partners to provide integrated solutions to C-Level customer contacts. Responsibilities included hiring of professional staff, engagement management, client relations, staff professional development, and working directly with sales team in business development efforts. Show less

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  Morgan Garris Consulting, LLC

  Jan 2009 - May 2010

  Director

  Director with firm providing solutions-based advisiory services in the areas of internal controls and governance, technology risk services, and financial process redesign. Responsibility included establishment and ongoing management of it's accounting services division.

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  First Community Bank, NA (merged with Pioneer Bank SSB)

  Jun 2010 - May 2016

  Director of Internal Audit

  Established internal audit function from inception for $700 million financial institution at First Community Bank. Responsible for regular reporting to the Bank's Audit Committee. Established and built effective business relationships with outside audit vendors, including problem resolution and fee negotiations. Managed process to monitor the Banks' compliance with requirements of the Troubled Asset Relief Program ("TARP") under 31 CFR § 30.

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  Pioneer Bank, SSB

  May 2016 - Dec 2020

  Director of Internal Audit

  Established internal audit function for $1.7 billion financial institution. Developed enterprise risk assessment, and audit plan. Plan encompasses audits of internal controls, compliance, and IT functions. Responsible for ongoing reporting of internal audit activities to the Bank's Audit Committee. Led the Bank's initiative to implement FDICIA internal control requirements, including project management, coordination of project teams and communication with executive management and the Board of Directors. Primary liaison for external audits and regulatory examinations. Show less

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  Cornerstone Capital Bank

  Dec 2020 - now

  Director of Internal Audit