Larry W.

Gearhart
21103 Las Lomas Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78258
(210) 219-3329
OVERVIEW
Audit and Administrative Professional with extensive experience in leading succe
ssful audit organizations. Skilled at handling challenging positions, with a co
nsistent record of achievements and responsibility. Experienced and skilled at
understanding the needs of top management and the audit committee. Strong manag
ement skills to include fraud investigations, operational audits, financial audi
ts, analysis of financial statements, preparation of budgets, and other business
skills. Outstanding communication and organizational skills. Confident workin
g in a highly regulated environment.
EXECUTIVE-LEVEL MANAGEMENT: Internal Audit
Accomplished senior leader of audit departments, primarily in the retail industr
y. Strong history of success in Operational and Financial Audits saving and rec
overing millions for employers and clients.
* Built and directed top performing teams focused on bottom line results
* Successful fraud investigations
* Consulted with many top US national retailers
* Supervised audits in US, Canada and Czech Republic
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Director of Internal Audit January 2000 - Present
The Scooter Store
New Braunfels, TX
Currently serving as the Director of Internal Audit responsible for all audit ac
tivities, coordination with outside auditors, Audit Committee and interaction wi
th Senior Management. Large recovery and savings successes from various operati
onal audits. Previous position was Director of Operations Analysis in charge of
all Operations Financial Reporting. Company wide Core Ideology Award Winner fo
r helping to build a financially successful business.
Senior Audit Manager November 1996 - January 2000
The Profit Recovery Group
Atlanta, GA
Worked with major clients recovering over $6,000,000. Major clients included Se
ars, Woolworth, Target, Walgreens, The Bombay Co., Brookshire Grocery, HEB, Flem
ing and Bealls. Audits have included Accounts Payable and Real Estate complianc
e. Functioned as Manager, Lead Auditor and Client Liaison for many major accoun
ts.
Director of Internal Audit April 1993 - November 1996
OfficeMax
Shaker Heights, OH
Responsible for the supervision of eight professionals performing both store and
corporate office audits for one of the nation's largest chains of office produc
ts super stores with annual sales of over $3 billion. Developed the original Op
erating Policies for new and fast growing chain of retails stores. Personally p
erformed corporate level audits that resulted in annual savings in excess of $5
million.
Manager of Internal Audit June 1984 - April 1993
Builders Square, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
Developed and supervised the internal audit department for one of the nation's l
argest chain of Home Improvement Warehouses with annual sales of approximately $
3 billion. Responsible for a professional staff of nine Auditors.
Regional Audit Manager
Kmart
Troy, MI
While serving as the Manager of Internal Audit for Builders Square Stores, also
supervised the audit activity at three other subsidiary companies: Kmart Insur
ance Services, Furr's Cafeterias and Bishop Buffets.
Audit Manager
Kmart Canada
Brampton, Ontario
Supervised all audit activity for retail stores and for the Corporate Headquarte
rs. Conducted and supervised audits in Kmart stores, Kresgee Stores, Big Top St
ores and three specialty shoe store chains in all ten Provinces of Canada.
EDUCATION
University of the Incarnate Word Graduated with Masters
San Antonio, TX MBA - Business Administration
Pittsburg State University Graduated with Bachelor of Science
Pittsburg, KS BSBA - Business Administration
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
The Institute of Internal Auditors
The National Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics
I have conducted training meetings and seminars for various levels of management
on compliance to procedures and on auditing. I have presented to the Home Cent
er Institute a seminar on Auditing and Loss Prevention. I have also presented s
eminars on Inventory Shrinkage and Telecommunication Auditing to the annual meet
ing of the National Retail Federation Internal Auditor Conference. I have been
a guest seminar leader for the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy and vario
us local CPA and IIA meeting on the topic of Internal Auditing.
REFERENCES
Personal and Business References Available upon Request