Sylvia Assaad, Cpa
About Sylvia Assaad, Cpa
Sylvia Assaad is the Director of Corporate Accounting at Viking Cruises in Woodland, California, with extensive experience in corporate finance and accounting.
Company
Sylvia Assaad is currently working at Viking Cruises, based in Woodland, California, United States. Viking Cruises is a prominent company in the travel and hospitality industry, known for its luxury river and ocean cruises.
Title
Sylvia Assaad holds the title of Director Of Corporate Accounting at Viking Cruises. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the company's financial reporting, consolidation, and accounting practices.
Education and Expertise
Sylvia Assaad studied at McGill University, where she majored in Economics and Business, achieving a Bachelor's degree from 1997 to 2001. Her extensive education has equipped her with the expertise needed in corporate accounting and financial management.
Professional Background
Sylvia Assaad has accumulated a wealth of experience in various accounting and finance roles. She previously worked as Corporate Controller at Travel and Transport, Inc. from 2017 to 2018, and as Director of International Accounting and Consolidation at Cardtronics from 2014 to 2017. Additionally, she served as Finance Manager at Harris CapRock Communications from 2010 to 2014 and as Senior Manager in Advisory services at Ernst & Young from 2004 to 2010.
Achievements
Sylvia Assaad has successfully led several key initiatives, including implementing OneStream for consolidation and reporting within eight months during the Covid-19 pandemic. She reduced close cycle timing by 50% by streamlining processes, created detailed technical OneStream guides for cost savings, and integrated comprehensive training materials into the system. Additionally, she maintains 100% financial accuracy and drives continuous improvements of the ERP system, fostering growth and new business models.