Larry G Adams, CPA

larry@larrygadams.com

Cell: (704) 560-1562

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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

· 10 plus years in Public Accounting.

· 17 plus years in the Consultancy pre-sale, design, implementation, training and support of ERP systems focusing on Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains.

· 9 plus years in private accounting working in manufacturing, real estate development, technology, and distribution industries.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY and PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

s KALTEX AMERICA, INC – New York, NY – February 2008 – May 2009

Chief Administrative Officer

· Accounting; Operations; IT; HR; Office Administration

• Manage all Non-Sales Non-Marketing functions.

· Manage the daily accounting functions and month end financial reporting package; Ongoing Sales and Cost Analysis; manage external audit and tax engagements; PR; HR;

· Implementation and training for Microsoft Dynamics GP Distribution Series.

Accomplishments:

·Operations: Distribution Process Change Design, Implementation, Documentation and Training transitioning direct departmental input to Parent Company Systems to a True Customer/Vendor relationship via Purchase Order Processing and Sales Order Processing in Dynamics GP.

·Data Mapping and Data Migration into Dynamics GP for open Sales Orders and Purchase Orders.

·Design Data Output for import into Parent Company Systems.

·28% Revenue Growth; Enabled the completion of the first independent audit for Kaltex America. This enabled Kaltex to obtain $11M in funding for investment in Coltejer, Columbia South America; Discovered and Recovered over $400K in funds drafted by the factoring company; Hiring of Successful candidates for Accounting and Operations; Ease office tensions and team building.

s I.B.I.S., INC – Norcross, GA – November 2005 – February 2008

Senior / Principal Consultant

Implementation and Training of Microsoft Dynamics GP software and related 3^rd Party Solutions.

Primary Engagements:

· Pike Electric – 5 Month Engagement: Fixed Asset Implementation – Data Mining from 2 separate fixed assets systems integrated into Microsoft Dynamics Fixed Asset Program.

· Revman International – 6 Month Engagement: Core Financials – GL, AR, AP, BR, FRx Financial Statements.

· Kaltex America – 8 Month Engagement: Core Financials – GL, AR, AP, BR, FRx Financial Statements including 3 Month End cycles performing Month End Closing Process and the Monthly Reporting Package for the Board of Directors as the Interim Controller.

· Goleta Water District – 2 Month Engagement: Inventory Control System.

s INFOVISION, INC – Charlotte, NC – December 1996 – October 2005 (Purchased by I.B.I.S. INC – October 2005)

Integral member of the Management Team serving in 3 Positions:

Great Plains Team Leader – 1996 to 2001

· Start-Up Division – Created the Software Applications division of Microsoft Dynamics GP and related 3^rd Party Solutions. Responsible for developing the team structure; hiring and training personnel; creating the team methodology, sales team support and training programs. Liasion to the IT and Development Teams. Directly involved with the Implementation, Training and Support for Microsoft Dynamics GP Projects; Data Migration; Data Integration; Report Writing.

Help Desk Manager – 2001 to 2003

· Created the Help Desk Phone Support Program. Managed and Serviced the Call Center establishing the Help Desk Phone Support Program.

Controller – 2003 to 2005

· Full Charged Accounting – GL, AR, AP, IV, PR, HR; Employee Benefits; Insurance; managed Bank and Vendor Relationships; Financial Statements; Corporate Tax Return Preparation; Payroll and Sales Tax Reporting; Cost Reduction Program.

s GENE DOUGLAS INC dba PALAZZO HOME ACCESSORIES – Charlotte, NC – October 1999 – December 2005

Co-Owner

· Start-Up Business. Responsible for Corporate Start Up; Business Plan; Financing; Tax Filings. Assist with Buying and store management.

s LARRY G ADAMS, CPA – Charlotte, NC – December 1988 – December 1989; January 1991 – December 1996

Successfully built a small accounting practice focusing on Individual Tax and Great Plains software.

· VAR (Value Added Reseller) for Great Plains software – Products included Great Plains Accounting, Dynamics and 3^rd Party Solutions. Full Sales Cycle; Full Implementation Cycle; On-going Support.

· Great Plains client based merged into InfoVision, Inc. to start the Dynamics Consultancy for InfoVision, Inc.

· Individual Tax Practice – Sold to Simmons and Council, PLLC.

s ARTIS & ASSOCIATES, INC. – Charlotte, NC – December 1989 – January 1991

Great Plains Software Sales and Consulting

· One year trial merger with Artis & Associates for Great Plains Accounting.

s DUNHILL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY – Charlotte, NC – May 1987 – December 1988

Controller – Independent Contractor (1099)

· Full Charge Accounting – GL, AR, AP, Job Cost, Invoicing, PR, HR, Financial Statements, Corporate Tax Returns; Payroll Tax Returns. Tenant Liaison, Vendor and Bank Relationships. Developed the Accounting team from a single position to a team of 5. Converted from a manual accounting system to a computerized accounting system implementing Great Plains Accounting for Macintosh.

· During my tenure, the company experienced significant growth. We grew from owning 10 properties (Office and Retail) with 25 tenants to 25 Properties (Office, Retail and Hospitality) with 80 tenants including The Morehead Inn (Historic Bed and Breakfast) and the opening of The Dunhill Hotel in uptown Charlotte.

s TELEDYNE ALLVAC – Monroe, NC – August 1982 – May 1987

Business Analyst – General and Cost Accounting

· Special Projects liaison between General and Cost accounting. Business Analysis and Reporting as requested by the Controller and CFO; Assisted Cost Accounting in the development of Manufacturing Cost Standards for Nickel and Titanium Alloys.

s SUTTLE & STALNAKER, PLLC – Charleston, WV – May 1982 – July 1982

Staff Accountant – Audit Team

· Short Term Audit Engagement – State of WV Weatherization Audit

s CALLAWAY, TRAINER AND WRIGHT, CPA’s – Huntington, WV – May 1979 – April 1982

Senior Staff Accountant – Audit Team

· Performed financial audits as staff to senior audit lead for Governmental Agencies and Financial Institutions.

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Education and Certifications

s Bachelor of Business Administration – Accountancy

Marshall University, Huntington WV – May 1979

s Certified Public Accountant

WV CPA License – Certificate #1947 – Feb 1985

NC CPA Reciprocal License – Certificate #19210 – Nov 1990.

s Microsoft Certified Professional

Microsoft Dynamics GP Core Financials

FRx Financial Reporting

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Computer Skills

s Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains (FL; AS; GL; BR; FAM; RM; PM; MC; CM; CFM; SOP; INV; IVC; PO; CA; PR; RW); Professional Services Tools; Extender; SmartList Builder; Integration Manager; eBanking; eRequisition; Business Portal Time & Expense

s MS SQL Server

s FRx – Financial Report Writer

s 3^rd Party Add-On Modules: Liaison Messenger; Nolan; Mekorma; Field Service (Contract Management; Returns Management); Wenn-Soft.

s MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS CRM

s Office 97/2000/2007

s Keystrokes Point of Sale; Quickbooks

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Professional Organizations

· NCACPA – North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants

· AICPA – American Institute of Certified Public Accountants