Responsibilities:➢ Develop and implement a Bulk Electric System compliance program to comply with the applicable and enforceable NERC reliability standards➢ Coordinate reliability activities with management and subject matter experts by participating in NERC and the Southwest Power Pool Regional Entity forums➢ Lead and direct internal and external regulatory audits, and be the liaison with NERC and SPP RE for KCBPU➢ Advise the Board of Directors, management and subject matter experts regarding the development and implementation of NERC reliability standards by developing policies, processes and procedures➢ Manage the compliance division under direction of the General Manager, hire and develop staff to support KCBPU’s compliance efforts➢ Develop and manage a departmental budget and compliance project of $2 million➢ Remediate and mitigation compliance violations and implement strategies to continuously improve business operations➢ Assist in the develop of KCBPU Strategic and Technology Plans to present to the Board of Directors

Implement and manage KCP&L’s internal compliance program for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) compliance directives and orders, North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) compliance standards and requirements, and Department of Energy (DOE) compliance focus areas for accepting federal fundingFacilitate and execute quarterly and annual Southwest Power Pool Regional Entity (SPP RE) compliance efforts including FERC Order 693 external audits, self-certifications, vegetation management reporting, misoperations reporting, and exception reportingAssist with KCP&L IT NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection compliance efforts including annual self-certification and quarterly technical feasibility reportingPerform annual risk assessments over the FERC and NERC regulatory standards to derive internal evaluations to determine the KCP&L’s compliance positionParticipate in FERC, NERC, SPP RE, and DOE regulatory monitoring efforts including commenting, workshops, seminars, and other industry participationCoordinate the DOE General Audit Program in conducting program compliance external audits for-profit recipients of federal assistance under DOE’s Financial Assistance regulations at 10 CFR 600.316 for KCP&L’s Smart Grid Demonstration Project in the Green Impact ZoneAssist with Department of Energy site visits to the Smart Grid Demonstration ProjectProvide supervision, guidance, and training to ensure KCP&L’s compliance position is maintained or remediated through collaboration with subject matter experts through mitigation, self-reporting, and settlementsProject manager for finding compliance activity efficiencies and evaluation of automated solutions for implementation

Ensure compliance with professional IIA auditing standards and familiar with DCAA, GAGAS, FAR, GAAP, and IFRS through company compliance and contract requirementsProvide supervision, guidance, training and motivation to eight staff and three direct reports: coordinate functions; assign, monitor and review work; evaluate performance and initiate corrective action, as needed based on performanceAssists in preparation of the annual 15,000 hour risk-based audit plan and enterprise risk assessment by preparing a recommended list of 50 to 55 audits for the Audit Committee and other key stakeholdersManage 13 to 15 financial and operational risk based audits per year by developing audit objectives, identifying and analyzing potential risks, and developing a detailed scope and specific audit procedures to test risk and meet objectivesDetermine that audit findings and recommendations are factual and appropriate; ensure supporting documentation is sufficient and in accordance with IIA quality standards; discusses finding and recommendations with managementPrepare and supervise the preparation of written audit reports which include audit findings and recommendations; review the audit reports with management of the organization being auditedFormulate and write department policies and procedures in accordance with professional auditing standards to ensure operational efficiency and effectiveness of individual audits and personnelDeveloping and implementing continuous auditing methodology in the organization by effectively managing an IT and business process owner relationship through five key business cycles

Lead 2 large project teams effectively communicating results to project sponsors, promoting and supporting team work for net benefit savings targets of $330 thousandDeveloped and assisted synergy tracking, charters, and updates related to Fleet Services and Asset Recovery and Reclamation of $2.8 millionDesignated lead of Delivery business planning efforts for Transmission and Distribution, Substation, Operations and Emergency Management, Safety and Technical Training, Engineering, Metro and District Construction and Maintenance for appropriate alignment to corporate business plan and strategic directionDelivery performance reporting and analysis with value link, balanced scorecard metrics, and benchmarkingPrepared and facilitated all Delivery risk assessments in 2008 and 2009

Responsible for conducting, documenting, and reporting the results of audits for various operations of the organization utilizing the department's risk based audit methodology. Responsible for coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance reviews, scoping, and testing. Performance of audit projects, focusing on internal control and operational improvements, and risk management capabilities, including coordination with management in identifying risks and opportunities associated with their internal control environment. Provide suggestions and develops recommendations for improvements to current and proposed procedures and systems. Consult with management for resolution of issues. Write reports for senior and executive management. Work with or direct other auditors on a project basis.Lead five to 10 risk-based operational, compliance, and financial audits primarily in operational business units to assess the adequacy of internal controls, identify operational improvements, evaluate risk management capabilities, provide recommendations, and communicate results to management Assisted the Audit Department to train staff auditors on current methodology, implement improvements on internal policies and procedures, and ensure the Audit Department meets the requirements of future quality assurance reviewsDesignated team lead of the Corporate Controls and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance integration effort which successfully integrated the Great Plains Energy and Aquila Audit Departments to one cohesive departmentConduct testing over 300 hours of internal controls over financial reporting per year to assess compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley sections 404 and 302 requirements in various processes

Under general direction from the Vice President of Corporate Compliance and Internal Audit, provide audit services to the company and its subsidiaries to assure functions are adequately controlled, operating in an effective and efficient manner, and in alignment with company goalsAssess risks, evaluate internal controls, develop solutions to keep risk within acceptable limits, and effectively communicate the risks and solutions to managementEvaluate financial, operational, and compliance controls by performing engagementsAssess compliance over 1000 hours of Sarbanes-Oxley section 404 and 302 requirements

Performed engagements for the Central Group to develop employees by using our company internal controls and policiesAssessed operational and financial risks, evaluated internal controls, and helped develop solutions for management to implementPresent and implement procedures from our Director of Internal Audit to Managers using policies, special projects, and accounting procedures

In coordination with Audit Manager and Director of Finance, developed and executed financial and operational audit programsProvided written and oral audit results to Directors and Managers. Developed and presented concepts and ideas to improve financial and operational efficienciesPresented results of audits to Price Waterhouse, Cedar Fair's outside auditing firm, for their review and concurrence