United Community announces William Kyle McKinney as chief audit executive
“Kyle’s extensive background and his proven track record in building effective audit processes make him a valuable addition to our team,” said United Community CEO Lynn Harton. “His leadership will be crucial in maintaining our commitment to robust internal controls and financial integrity.”
McKinney joins United from World Finance, where he served as VP and head of internal audit. His career includes 12 years at TD Bank where he served as AVP and audit director, as well as roles with Dixon Hughes, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Elliott Davis.
"At United, I see an opportunity to apply my experience in financial services auditing to further strengthen the institution's risk management and control environment," said McKinney. "My focus will be on implementing innovative audit strategies that not only identify potential issues but also drive continuous improvement across the organization."
A proud alumnus of The Citadel, McKinney holds a bachelor's degree in business administration with a focus in accounting. He remains connected within his field through active involvement with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants and Institute of Internal Auditors.
About United Community Banks, Inc.
United Community Banks, Inc. (NYSE: UCB) is the financial holding company for United Community, a top 100 U.S. financial institution that is committed to improving the financial health and well-being of its customers and the communities it serves. United Community provides a full range of banking, wealth management and mortgage services. As of September 30, 2024, United Community Banks, Inc. had $27.4 billion in assets, 202 offices across Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, as well as a national SBA lending franchise and a national equipment lending subsidiary. In 2024, United Community became a 10- time winner of J.D. Power’s award for the best customer satisfaction among consumer banks in the Southeast region and was recognized as the most trusted bank in the Southeast. In 2023, United was named by American Banker as one of the “Best Banks to Work For” for the seventh consecutive year and was recognized in the Greenwich Excellence and Best Brands Awards, receiving 15 awards that included national honors for overall satisfaction in small business banking and middle market banking. Forbes has also consistently listed United Community as one of the World’s Best Banks and one of America’s Best Banks. Additional information about United can be found at ucbi.com.
