Paula King
Abrigo
Paula King, CPA, is Senior Advisor for Abrigo Advisory Services, part of a team of subject matter experts assisting financial institutions nationwide in the interpretation and application of banking regulatory and accounting requirements including the Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL), Enterprise Risk Management, compliance and credit policies and procedures, model validations, and most recently, the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program forgiveness process. Paula has held executive positions, including as Chief Financial Officer, in the banking industry for more than 25 years. As a former CFO and bank co-founder, Paula has extensive experience in all aspects of banking, including asset-liability management, credit, compliance, operations, product development, and director responsibilities. In addition, she has served on internal credit committees and worked with loan teams to improve credit processes as well as with third-party providers to enhance the capabilities of a variety of core loan systems. Prior to her banking career, she was associated with a regional public accounting firm and specialized in bank audit services.
Paula has been responsible for SEC and financial reporting, strategic planning, and has also served as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer. She is a bank co-founder and was a member of the board of directors through its merger with another financial institution. In addition, she has been a de novo bank consultant to boards and senior management teams.