Larry Rice
Missouri City,Texas
Summary
More than 40 years of business experience offering extensive knowledge in business development and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing data and performance metrics to obtain a complete business overview. Resourceful operations leader experienced in monitoring the daily operations of the company and business executives.
Adept at leading employees and encouraging maximum growth. Accomplished, progressive industry background and decisive leadership style. Extensive background in change management and forward-thinking mindset. Astute leader and visionary, skilled at assisting business executives in business development and expansion. Dedicated to improving efficiency, maximizing performance, and increasing customer bases. Considerable experience in representing buyers and sellers with business acquisitions. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Acme Architectural Hardware, Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2012 - Current
- Oversaw budgets, payroll and accounts payable and receivable.
- Directed budget development, creation of budgetary controls and recordkeeping systems.
- Prepared accurate monthly financial statements.
- Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Leveraged experience through vital management positions guiding business to success.
- Supported business growth through strategic planning and process development.
- Formulated analysis assessments to make informed decisions on proposed projects.
- Implemented business development strategies, logo designs, and website designs.
- Led organization by developing professional and ethical culture.
- Increased revenues by 200% within 5 years. Managed explosive team growth from 20 to more than 100 team members.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Managed teams of eight professionals focused on improving departmental initiatives.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging opportunities in multiple customer marketplaces and industries.
Chief Financial Officer
Acme Architectural Hardware, Inc.
Houston, TX
01.2001 - Current
- Oversaw budgets, payroll, inventory and accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepared accurate monthly financial statements.
- Responsible for preparation of Federal income tax and State franchise and sales tax filings.
- Created, planned and implemented policies and procedures to increase productivity and maximize return on investments.
- Oversaw deployment of strategic business plans to accomplish accounting, compliance and revenue targets.
- Built and deployed strategies to achieve company vision and enhance tactical operations.
- Analyzed operational issues and implemented corrective action plans to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Completed in-depth analyses of risks to control company profile, enhance systems and track legal concerns.
- Devised successful benchmarks and performance optimization strategies to enhance company objectives.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rice And Associates, PC
Houston, TX
01.1993 - 01.2001
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of more than 40 accounting and sales professionals.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Generated 200 % increase in client accounts over six years through implementation of effective market strategies.
- Developed ways to better serve clients through technology. Marketed nationally, the technology to growth-oriented CPA firms.
Staff Accountant
Larry Rice CPA
Houston, TX
01.1984 - 01.1993
- Collected and arranged financial information and entered details into financial management system.
- Executed financial reporting, managing prepaid accounts, schedules, reconciliations, event settlements and month-end accruals.
- Created journal entry schedules to improve efficiency, support and documentation of accounting processes.
- Completed end-of-year financial audits by collaborating with various coworkers.
- Evaluated and improved accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Followed up with customers to collect specific financial information and verify details for preparation of annual income tax filings
- Helped clients navigate interactions with tax authorities and legal concerns related to financial matters.
Business Owner
Plant Ranch
Missouri City, TX
06.1980 - 01.1984
- Began start-up landscaping company before expanding by opening a plant nursery.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Store Manager
Wolfe's Gardenland
Houston, TX
07.1978 - 06.1980
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Managed inventory control, cash control and store opening and closing procedures.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Scheduled and led weekly store meetings for all employees to discuss sales promotions and new inventory while providing platform for all to voice concerns.
Education
Accounting And Business Management
Houston Baptist University
Houston, TX1985
Accounting
University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX1978
Skills
- Leadership and Team Building
- Organizational Development
- Business Development
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Change and Growth Management
- Operational Analysis
- Complex Problem Solving
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Management Team Leadership
- Sales Growth
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Innovative and Visionary
- Succession Planning
- Tax and Financial Analytics
- Goal Setting
- Quality Control Planning
Certification
- Passed Certified Public Accountant exam, February 1992.
- Passed Texas Certified Nurseryman exam, June 1979
- Received AICPA's Innovative User of Technology award in 1997.
- Happily married for more than 42 years, raising and educating four independently successful children. Five grandchildren.
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Acme Architectural Hardware, Inc.
01.2012 - Current
Chief Financial Officer
Acme Architectural Hardware, Inc.
01.2001 - Current
President and Chief Executive Officer
Rice And Associates, PC
01.1993 - 01.2001
Staff Accountant
Larry Rice CPA
01.1984 - 01.1993
Business Owner
Plant Ranch
06.1980 - 01.1984
Store Manager
Wolfe's Gardenland
07.1978 - 06.1980
Accounting And Business Management
Houston Baptist University
Accounting
University of Texas At Austin
- Passed Certified Public Accountant exam, February 1992.
- Passed Texas Certified Nurseryman exam, June 1979
- Received AICPA's Innovative User of Technology award in 1997.
- Happily married for more than 42 years, raising and educating four independently successful children. Five grandchildren.
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