Sheila Howard, Cia, Cfirs
About Sheila Howard, Cia, Cfirs
Sheila Howard is the Director of Internal Audit Quality Assurance at First Financial Bank with over 45 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry.
Title and Current Roles
Sheila Howard holds the title of Director Internal Audit Quality Assurance at First Financial Bank in the United States. In addition to this role, she serves as Vice President, Compliance Review Manager, and AVP and Senior Internal Auditor at the same bank. This multifaceted role underscores her comprehensive expertise and dedication to maintaining the bank's internal controls and compliance protocols.
Experience at First Financial Bank
Sheila Howard has held various positions at First Financial Bank since 2017. Initially, she worked as Vice President, Internal Audit Manager for five years in Springdale, Ohio. She currently contributes to the bank as a Director Internal Audit Quality Assurance, Vice President, Compliance Review Manager, and AVP and Senior Internal Auditor. Her long tenure with the bank highlights her extensive experience and commitment to financial oversight and audit quality.
Background in Banking and Financial Services
With over 45 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry, Sheila Howard has held multiple senior positions in internal audit and compliance. She began her career as Operations Specialist at First State Bank (now PNC) from 1976 to 1978. She then spent 13 years as V.P. and Internal Auditor at Peoples Liberty Bank (now US Bank), followed by eight years as AVP, Internal Audit Department Manager at The Bank of Kentucky in Florence, KY.
Education and Professional Training
Sheila Howard has a strong educational background that complements her professional experience. She earned a B.S. in Business from Northern Kentucky University between 2007 and 2010. She completed CIA prep at Sullivan University from 2013 to 2014. She also studied Internal Audit at The School for Bank Administration, where she achieved certifications from 1984 to 1986. This robust academic training underpins her expertise in audit and compliance.
Experience in Public Sector and Education
In addition to her vast experience in the banking sector, Sheila Howard has also worked in public sector roles. She served as Deputy Clerk at Boone County Circuit Court from 2005 to 2006. Sheila also has experience in the education sector, having worked as Financial Secretary for the Boone County Board of Education for 11 years. These roles have provided her with a diverse skill set and broadened her understanding of both public and private sector financial management.