WENDY SILVA

CONTROLLER Years of professional financial management in accounting with a background across multiple industries including financial services, insurance, and twenty years in construction. Consistently identifying improvements to processes and operational practices that result in cost savings. Demonstrating leadership and taking the lead on strategic planning, new systems implementation and staff development. Consistently strives to create a culture that fosters high productivity, transparency and continuous improvement. An outstanding communicator with solid interpersonal skills and a passion for developing people.

• Developed and maintained best practice accounting principles, practices and procedures. Delivered financial statements, analyzed financial results and compiled projections for fiscal year-end tax planning. Controlled and managed Financial Statements for multiple locations with combined annual revenue of 60 million. Collaborated with senior company executives and auditors to facilitate completion of annual audits. Key member of Annual Insurance review team, packaging and final quote approval for P/C, Benefits and W/C Analyzed performance against budget, ensuring fiscal soundness and operational efficiency. Conducted Mergers and Acquisitions Analysis and Due Diligence. Improved team morale and productivity. Supervised multiple teams and developed team members. Maintain monthly close calendar, reporting schedules, department policies and procedures. PROCESS IMPROVEMENT EXPERIENCE Developed and drove installation of job costing software to facilitate smooth running of processes. Documented and implemented internal control structure for accurate construction reporting. Recommended restructure of the accounting and operations departments to deliver accurate financial information.