Larry Knecht

Larry Knecht, a CPA and MBA, has significant work experience in various accounting and finance roles. Larry most recently served as the Director of Accounting at Gas South since October 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Fresenius Medical Care North America as the Senior Director of Accounting, overseeing the monthly accounting close and financial reporting process for a business region with approximately 1,000 budget locations. Larry also managed a team of 25 members and prepared quarterly balance sheet review and reporting package for consolidations.

Before their role at Fresenius, Larry held the position of Director of Accounting and Reporting at Spectrum (formerly Time Warner Cable) from February 2012 to March 2017. In this role, they managed the monthly accounting close and reporting process for residential and commercial business units. Larry also led a team of professionals and prepared quarterly SEC disclosure and balance sheet review packages.

From September 2005 to December 2011, Larry worked as the Chief Financial Officer/General Manager at IT&E. In this role, they had total business unit responsibility and managed all financial and operational affairs, including financial reporting, budgeting, treasury functions, and investor relations.

Larry's early career includes roles at Verizon/GTE, where they served as the Regional Manager - Controller and Budgets Asia Pacific from January 1997 to September 2005. Larry was responsible for general accounting activities, financial and tax reporting, and preparation of monthly and annual financial statements. Larry also worked as a Supervisor in Budget and Results and as a Senior Internal Auditor during their tenure at Verizon/GTE.

Prior to their time at Verizon/GTE, Larry worked at Ernst & Young as a Senior Auditor from August 1990 to October 1992.

Overall, Larry Knecht has a diverse background in accounting and finance, demonstrating strong leadership and expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and team management.

Larry Knecht, CPA, MBA has a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Indiana University Bloomington. Larry also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indiana Wesleyan University. In 1995, they became a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Ohio, with license number #32838. Additionally, they attended Paul Harding High School for their secondary education.