Jennifer Hohimer
Dawson,USA
Summary
Accomplished banking professional with over 25 years of comprehensive experience in operations management, internal audit, regulatory compliance, and risk management within the financial services industry. Proven ability to develop and execute robust audit programs, assess and improve internal controls, and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership. Known for driving operational efficiency while ensuring full compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. Skilled in identifying control weaknesses, mitigating risk exposures, and fostering compliance and accountability.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President of Operations
Prairie State Bank & Trust
01.2012 - Current
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for all bank operations, including deposit and loan operations, electronic banking, secondary market selling and delivery, and ensuring compliance and efficient service delivery across all channels.
- Lead a team of 15, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and high-level customer service.
- Partner with executive management to develop and implement overall bank strategic plan.
- Maintain zero non-compliance findings for 7 consecutive years for both internal and external audits.
- Implemented new technologies and automation tools to streamline back-office operations, reducing staffing by 25%.
- Serve as a key liaison between business units, compliance, legal, IT, regulatory and external vendors to resolve operations issues.
- Chair the bank’s overall vendor management committee.
- Supervise teams responsible for daily processing, reconciliations, wire transfers, loan and deposit account maintenance, secondary market selling and delivery, and regulatory reporting.
- Responsible for regulatory reporting such as Call Report and Summary of Deposits.
- Service as a key member of the bank’s Strategic Leadership Group, responsible for the bank’s overall missions and priorities.
- Manage accounts payable processing to ensure timely processing of vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
- Reconcile monthly Accounts Payable subledger with the General Ledger, supporting an accurate financial close.
Internal Auditor
Prairie State Bank & Trust
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Oversaw daily operational activities for multiple banking units, ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and best practices.
- Conducted sample testing for internal control reviews and documented findings.
- Verified financial reporting processes and support for month-end reconciliations.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management procedures, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Prepared detailed audit reports, with recommendations presented to executive management and the audit committee.
- Conducted follow-up audits to verify the implementation of recommendations.
- Conducted risk assessments to prioritize audit focus areas, ensuring alignment with the bank’s risk appetite and strategic objectives.
- Developed and maintained an enterprise-wide audit plan, incorporating regulatory updates, emerging risks, and business changes.
- Provided recommendations to management during policy development, system implementation, and process redesign to strengthen internal controls.
- Coordinated and supported examinations by federal and state regulators.
- Supported external audit processes by preparing work papers, audit evidence, and management responses.
Education
BBA - Accounting
Robert Morris
Springfield, ILSkills
- Team leadership
- Internal auditing
- Payroll reporting
- Core Banking Platform: Computers Services Inc (CSI)
- AvidXchange Accounts Payable Software
- Risk and compliance platforms: Wolters Kluwer
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Timeline
Senior Vice President of Operations
Prairie State Bank & Trust
01.2012 - Current
Internal Auditor
Prairie State Bank & Trust
01.2004 - 01.2012
BBA - Accounting
Robert Morris
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