Morris Plains resident promoted to position of First Vice President / Director of Internal Audit by Kearny Bank
August 22, 2023
Morris Plains resident Robert Kusant has been promoted by Kearny Bank to the position of First Vice President / Director of Internal Audit. Based at the bank’s corporate office in Fairfield, Kusant has assumed overall responsibility for the internal audit function, which includes establishing a risk-based audit plan and reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
Kusant, who joined Kearny Bank in 2016, most recently held the title of Second Vice President / Audit Manager.
“In his time with us, Robert has proven to be a consistently steady hand at managing various aspects of internal auditing,” says Kearny Bank President/CEO Craig Montanaro. “His appointment to this new, elevated role reflects our confidence in his ability to provide strong, overall assessment related to internal controls, daily banking activities, and accounting systems.”
At Bloomsburg University, Kusant earned both a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Accounting. He maintains his CPA, CISA, CFE, and ACAMS certifications, and is a member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.
In his new role, Kusant manages a nine-person team.
About Kearny Bank
Combining the finest traditions of community banking with the industry’s latest, most effective financial products and services, Kearny Bank provides business and personal clients with the tools for success. Established back in 1884, and now operating from corporate offices in Fairfield, NJ, Kearny Bank’s footprint covers most of New Jersey, along with Brooklyn and Staten Island. Additional information is available at kearnybank.com or by visiting Kearny Bank’s social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.