Donna Sylver

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Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer / Senior Financial Executive with a strong track record of process improvement, turnaround management, and strategic collaboration to sustain growth and achieve organizational goals. Utilize diversified industry experience, analysis, and team approach to implement and drive best practices. Superior interpersonal skills, impeccable integrity, and capable of resolving multiple and complex issues, as well as motivating staff to peak performance.

Experience

2008 Jan - Present

Managing Partner

Sylver CPA, PLLC / Research Triangle Park, NC

Manage public accounting firm delivering compilations, reviews, and management advisory services.

2013 Dec

CFO

BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP / Miami, FL

Led finance department of law firm with 5 managerial direct reports, in establishing procedures and setting priorities for core operations. To accommodate firms growth, enhanced infrastructure by implementing new systems, processes, and internal controls.

2008 Jan

CFO

MUTUAL COMMUNITY SAVINGS BANK, INC. / Durham, NC

Directed financial reporting, budgeting, accounting, asset / risk management, infrastructure planning, treasury, IT, payroll, human resources, and property management functions. Established and monitored internal controls, initiated Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and oversaw audit processes and performance. Managed shareholder / investor relations.

2003 Jan - 2003 Jan

Asst. Controller

SAFETY-KLEEN, INC. / Columbia, SC

Oversaw financial planning and reporting for warehousing, disposal, and logistic operations, managing a 10-member team through 3 direct report managers. Established cost accounting and profit analysis for all lines of business; provided management financial and metric reporting; and assisted with corporate budget, audits, and SEC filings. Implemented continuous process improvement and quality management programs. Partnered with consultants to execute bankruptcy emergence.

1999 Jan - 1999 Jan

Finance Manager

CONSOLIDATED DIESEL COMPANY / Whitakers, NC

Finance leader for this diesel engine manufacturer / joint venture company (Cummins and Tenneco, both Fortune 500 companies) entity, managing fixed assets, payroll, capital planning, cost accounting, and project management.