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Sylvia Cares

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Director, Finance Integration Management Office (M&A) at Qualcomm
📍 Carlsbad, California, United States

Sylvia Cares is a finance leader at Qualcomm, currently serving as Director of the Finance Integration Management Office for M&A. With a background that includes an MPIA from UC San Diego, she has deep expertise in ESG controllership, corporate financial reporting, and managing the end-to-end M&A deal lifecycle.

Outside of her finance role, Sylvia is passionate about mentorship and community engagement. She actively supports students at her alma mater, UC San Diego, by conducting mock interviews and speaking at leadership conferences. She frequently reconnects with alumni and faculty at university events.

Sylvia recently organized a career panel of prominent women at Qualcomm to inspire high school juniors in a local achievement program.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Director, Finance Integration Management Office (M&A)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Carlsbad, California, United States
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Leads the Finance Integration Management Office for M&A at Qualcomm, recently working on the strategic acquisition of Arduino to accelerate connected solutions.
Student Mentorship
Volunteers her time to conduct mock interviews and participate in leadership conferences for students at her alma mater, UC San Diego.
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Career

Work history

3-2021
Director, Finance Integration Management Office (M&A)
Qualcomm
8-2023
ESG Controller
Qualcomm
4-2011 - 3-2021
Sr. Manager/Manager, Finance, Corporate Shared Services
Qualcomm
4-2007 - 4-2011
Staff Financial Analyst
Qualcomm
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Franklin & Marshall College
MPIA
UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy (GPS)
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