Steven Edward Silva, CPA (inactive)

**** **** **** ****** ********, CO 80132

303-***-**** acfgy8@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

****-***** ****** / ******* ****** Partners Denver,

nt Colorado

Chief Information Officer, Co-Owner

Implemented financial reporting improvements, developing and refining

financial analysis reporting systems incorporating significant visual

aids. Outcome was actionable relevant data presented in an

understandable manner, enabling end users to improve operations and

profitability.

Developed operational reports focusing heavily on the primary cost

driver, staffing levels, to enhance profitability. Extremely high Excel

formula and macro proficiency.

Direct supervision of corporate accounting personnel and facility level

accounting personnel.

Colorado Medicaid reimbursement specialist for 27 nursing homes,

addressing cost reports issues and challenging state allowable cost

adjustments.

1996-2012 Quality Life Management (QLM) Denver,

Colorado

Chief Financial Officer, Controller, Co-Owner

Coordinated all financial activity for company that grew from a zero

revenue startup to ultimately become a $100 million enterprise spanning

ten nursing homes (managed and/or leased), two assisted livings, a

pharmacy, a therapy company, and an oxygen company. Very "hands on"

operating style.

Established complex in house cost reporting and financial statement

preparation and analysis, authoring Colorado Medicaid cost report

software accepted by the State of Colorado for compliance submissions.

This tool saved our company millions of dollars.

Developed and redesigned operational policies and procedures for business

office operations in 12 facilities, streamlining the monthly closing

process and enhancing accuracy.

In 2012, QLM purchased Pinon Management, resulting entity became Vivage,

the largest private independent owner of nursing homes in the state of

Colorado.

Successfully secured financing via the HUD 232 loan program.

1994-1996 Myers & Stauffer, CPA's Englewood,

Colorado

Senior Auditor/Consultant

Responsibilities included planning, supervising, and performing audits of

health care facilities and healthcare corporate offices, verifying

adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, and preparing

opinions. Audited large corporate entities with no previous Medicaid

audit history.

As Senior Auditor, tasked with reviewing audits, handling all client

relations including dispute resolutions, exit conferences, and post exit

follow-up.

Recognized by the State of Colorado as an expert on Medicaid

reimbursement.

Guest lecturer on Medicaid reimbursement at the University of Colorado

Graduate School of Business - Healthcare Administration Program.

1991-1994 Texas State Auditors Office Austin, Texas

State Auditor II

Senior project manager on performance audits supervising team members,

resolving issues with clients, preparing reports, and presenting audit

results. Audit results typically availed the state of significant

savings and improved government program outcomes.

Performance audit team member analyzing various types of nonfinancial

issues and recommending improvements for both efficiency and

effectiveness. Concentration area: Natural Resources.

In-charge auditor on financial audit teams auditing governmental entities

and activities including enterprise funds, fraud investigations, and

federal compliance. Two $1 billion plus state agencies were dissolved as

a result of these audits.

1990 Deloitte & Touche Austin, Texas

Audit/Tax/Consulting Accountant

Performed accounting work in the areas of audit and tax, with

responsibilities concentrated on financial institutions and natural

resource companies.

Served on various consulting engagements analyzing business processes for

efficiency, enhancing profitability, and increasing effectiveness.

Education The University of Texas Austin, Texas

Bachelor of Business Administration: Accounting. 1989. CPA exam passed

in 1990.

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