Kadriene Sylvain
About Kadriene Sylvain
Kadriene Sylvain serves as the Managing Finance Director at The George Washington University, where she has worked since 2016. With a strong background in finance and compliance, she specializes in risk management and oversees financial operations for multiple schools within the university.
Work at The George Washington University
Kadriene Sylvain has served as the Finance Director at The George Washington University since 2016. In this role, she oversees financial operations for both the Elliott School of International Affairs and the School of Nursing. In 2020, she was promoted to Managing Finance Director, a position she has held for four years. Her responsibilities include ensuring compliance with financial regulations and managing financial resources effectively.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Kadriene Sylvain worked at Accenture for a total of ten years, from 2006 to 2016. During her tenure, she held multiple roles, including CFM Analyst/Specialist and CFM Manager. In these positions, she gained extensive experience in financial management and compliance with DCAA, FAR, CAS, and GAAP standards. Her work at Accenture contributed to her expertise in risk management and mitigation within the finance sector.
Education and Expertise
Kadriene Sylvain earned her Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, where she studied from 2015 to 2017. She also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Georgetown University, with a focus on Accounting and a minor in Marketing and Spanish, completed from 2000 to 2004. Her educational background supports her extensive knowledge in finance and management.
Background in Financial Management
Kadriene Sylvain has a strong background in financial management, including experience as a Bookkeeper at Empirical Concepts from 2012 to 2017 and as an Assistant Controller at Up Against The Wall for ten months in 2005-2006. She specializes in variance analysis and results analysis, which are critical for effective financial oversight and decision-making.
Focus on Team Empowerment and Stewardship
Kadriene Sylvain emphasizes the importance of empowering team members and promoting stewardship in financial management. Her leadership approach fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging her team to engage actively in financial operations and decision-making processes.