James M. Larson, CPA

Biography

Mr. Larson has worked in public accounting since 1983, including nearly 40 years dedicated exclusively to providing audit and financial management solutions to nonprofit entities and government contractors. Mr. Larson is responsible for planning, budgeting and directing audits, managing teams, and interacting with management and board members to communicate management comments, audit findings and specific issues, including improvements in accounting and operating systems, and systems of internal control. He also manages all phases of Uniform Guidance audit engagements for international private voluntary organizations receiving USAID and non-US government funds. He travels to Africa, Asia and Europe for GRF’s international NGO clients.

Mr. Larson’s prior experience in the private sector provided him with hands-on experience implementing accounting and internal control procedures, preparing budgets and financial forecasts, and consulting on investment decisions and employee benefit plans.