Deloitte Consulting LLP Principal Sam Silvers gives “breathing lessons.” In his work with CFOs and their financial departments, he sees their frantic pace firsthand and, like any good breathing teacher, offers insight on how to slow down and focus on what really matters. As the national service line leader for the Deloitte Consulting LLP Financial Management Consulting practice, which includes finance transformation, finance operations and integrated performance management consulting services, Sam has significant experience in the areas of finance transformation, financial and management reporting, financial close optimization, finance organizational design and talent management, financial consolidation and general accounting processes, finance information strategy, business planning, budgeting and forecasting, activity-based management, merger and acquisition integration, financial analysis and other core financial process improvements. Sam has written many articles and white papers, and he is a frequent speaker on issues facing the CFO and finance organization. He graduated from Drexel University with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He earned a master in business administration degree from Temple University.
My Latest Thinking: Transforming the Close Process
This publication offers a number of practical insights to help companies improve the close while managing risk. Straight Talk Book No. 7 – Breathing Lessons
This seventh book in the Straight Talk Series helps CFOs understand which activities and investments are truly worthwhile – and which ones should be left to someone else. It also offers practical advice to help CFOs achieve results at the things that really matter. The Finance Talent Challenge - Ways Savvy CFOs Are Taking Charge
This article describes the steps CFOs and other finance leaders need to take to find the talent they need to deliver on finance’s ever-expanding role in the business. Breathing Lessons Newsletter
“Breathing Lessons,” a monthly e-newsletter from Deloitte Consulting LLP and the Economist Intelligence Unit, is dedicated to the CFO. Finance Transformation in the Global Corporation
Sam explains how strategic financial management can hold the key to resolving some of the most intractable problems facing global manufacturers.
When More Is Harder
The rising role of the CFO and disappearance of the traditional chief operating officer (COO) bring many new challenges.
Lessons for CFOs from Private Equity Owned Companies
In the October 2007 issue of Business Finance, Sam describes lessons from CFOs of private companies.
Uh, Is the Microphone On?
Sam relates the importance of public speaking and the value of rehearsing, even for CFOs. | 
