LYNN A FOUNTAIN, CGMA, CRMA, MBA

Overland Park, Kansas 66221

H: 913.302.1361 | fountainlynn1@gmail.com|www.linkedin.com/in/lynnafountain
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Passionate VP Director of Finance with experience in audit and risk Management eager to provide innovative
excellence in operational, financial and compliance processes

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Project/budget management
Executive leadership/self-starter
Strategy setting
Detail oriented
Strong interpersonal skills

Accounting/finance automation
Accounting principles
Enterprise risk management
Financial reporting
Team building/mentoring

SEC reporting
Business development
Board reporting
Analytical and problem solving
expertise

CORE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Executive experience and strong technical credentials enabling ability to initiate leading practice
accounting/controls framework. Expert in establishment of strong control environment.
Broad based financial concept knowledge including SEC reporting.
Proven ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
Spearheaded innovative techniques for internal audit/risk management recognized as industry leading.
Authored two technical internal audit/finance books.
Proven ability to energize professionals to achieve common objectives and excel in performance improvement.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SENIOR FINANCIAL/RISK CONSULTANT - Overland Park, KS

August 2011 to Current

SME Audit, Finance, Risk Management

Delivered financial, ERM, internal controls, business process consulting and adjunct accounting instruction.
Strengthened business through implementation of financial reporting, internal controls, SEC and XBRL filings,
financial and budget analysis for $225 million start-up Real Estate Investment Trust. Contributed to successful
year one SEC filing and streamlined accounting processes. (20 month assignment)
Advised senior management/boards on internal controls, control environment and process efficiency
Streamlined financial systems, procedures and controls in various businesses, encouraging best practice and
ensuring adherence to legal requirements and accounting principles.
Developed innovative risk analysis framework for international energy company through utilization of
advanced risk management techniques. (4 month assignment)
Generated new business through execution of high quality webinars, e-workshops, live trainings on topics of
internal audit, ERM, ethics, compliance, leadership, governance.
Established strategic budget analysis enabling strong communication for management strategic decisions.
Authored unprecedented fraud evaluation book sponsored by Institute of Internal Auditors Research
Foundation. Marketed as working tool for audit professionals. Publication date April 2015
Authored Leading The Internal Audit Function. Publication date October 2015.
Spearheaded cross-functional analysis of business processes improving operational efficiency.
Created/delivered first time internal audit curriculum for University Kansas (Fall 2013). Instructed adjunct
accounting/finance courses for Grantham University. Instructed accounting courses for AICPA.

June 2010 August 2011

BLACK & VEATCH -Overland Park, KS

AVP Internal Audit

International privately held engineering/construction Company; 8000 professionals; $13B revenue. Accountable for
development of risk based auditing, executive representation on corporate compliance/ERM councils.
Successfully drove $13M joint venture fraud investigation leading to full financial recovery and evidence
supporting FBI indictment of perpetrators.
Executed contractual audit review of joint venture partner identifying significant financial recoveries and
critical mitigation needs for contract management.
Facilitated international fraud threat assessment resulting in identification/prioritization of high risks for further
examination. Drove self-assessment evaluation of business areas through customized maturity model approach.
Evaluated multiple capital projects including joint ventures for effectiveness and efficiency.

SENIOR FINANCIAL/RISK CONSULTANT Overland Park, KS

Jul 2008 Jun 2010

SME Audit, Finance, Risk Management

Financial, risk management, internal controls, business design consulting and technical training.
Championed ERM development for national dairy cooperative successfully prioritizing high impact risks for
Board resulting in process improvement including: $30M IT legacy systems upgrade. (22 month assignment)
Orchestrated executive risk seminar featuring 13 speakers on ERM, leadership, and board issues. Seminar
effectuated communication between c-level executives/risk professionals.
Delivered expert training/consultation on internal controls/ERM for major energy company.
Orchestrated development of leading practice governance, risk, compliance, and trainings for KSCPA.
Nov 1997 Jun 2008

AQUILA INC. - Kansas City, Missouri

VP Internal Audit Risk Assessment

Gas/electric utility with merchant trading in eight states/three countries. 1998 Fortune 30; $40B in revenue.
Promoted to executive leadership. Mentored auditors/consultants. Managed $2M budget. Utility sold in 2008.
Pioneered innovative risk-based audit strategies, SOX, ERM procedures resulting in acknowledgment of audit
team as leading practice performer.
Nurtured trusting relationship with Board resulting in significant advancement of internal audit activities.
Recognized by Board as passionate, innovative leader.
Actively contributed to successful strategic planning, budgeting, and execution of utility sale in 2008.
Instituted continuous audit framework producing 30% improvement in annual audit plan execution.

Early Career History

Westar Energy/Small Business Consultant/Sprint/Panhandle Eastern/ Touche Ross
Various accounting, audit and financial management positions

Jul 1980 Nov 1997

Education
Bachelor of Business Administration Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS
Master of Business Administration Washburn University; Topeka, KS
Certificate in Certified Public Accountancy Non Active; Non Practicing in KS
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Certificate In Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

Acknowledgements
IIA Magazine 2014: "Fallacies of Fraud"; Profile Performer: Protiviti; KSCPA 2012 Nominee " Women Who Mean
Business"; 2012 KC Business Journal "Women in Business" Nominee; Personal book author; EDPACS Magazine;
IIARF Author Raise The Red Flag The Internal Auditors Guide to Fraud Evaluations