Brandy Burds
Slidell,LA
Summary
Strategic revenue management professional with expertise in project controls and refinery turnaround operations. Specializes in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting to enhance operational efficiency. Drives revenue processes and collaborates with project managers and cross-functional teams to optimize expenditures and improve financial performance. Leverages data-driven insights to streamline processes and support organizational growth.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Revenue Coordinator
Acuren Inspection
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Managed billing operations, ensuring timely invoicing and payment collections for services rendered.
- Improved cash flow management through diligent tracking of outstanding payments and timely followups.
- Reduced billing errors by implementing a robust invoice review system before submission to clients.
- Conducted regular reviews of contract terms and billing processes, identifying opportunities for process improvements or system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in revenue tracking.
- Coordinated revenue reporting processes, streamlining financial documentation and enhancing accuracy for timely decision-making.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive databases to track revenue streams and client accounts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements in revenue management.
- Managed multiple projects, ensuring accurate and timely invoicing and deliverables to support revenue coordination objectives.
Field Office Manager
Austin Industrial
Chalmette, LA
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed all aspects of field office operations, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Oversaw daily operations for 125 employees, managing payroll, inventory, and office administration to ensure seamless workflow.
- Prepare and distribute payroll using Track software and SAP with 100% accuracy.
- Balance monthly general ledger accounts and perform month-end accruals.
- Supervised invoice processing, purchase orders, and payment transactions, ensuring accuracy and timely execution.
- Conduct quarterly KPI reporting to senior management.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving strategic decisions that improved overall project performance.
- Coordinated revenue tracking for refinery turnaround project, supporting successful project completion.
Project Controls Manager
Brock Services
Geismar, LA
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed budgeting and forecasting processes, contributing to ongoing financial stability.
- Reported weekly costs to Operations Manager and supported month-end close activities.
- Oversaw invoice processing and expense reporting, ensuring timely account reconciliations.
- Generated accounting reports summarizing accounts payable activity.
- Directed office operations supporting 550 employees across multiple sites to enhance workflow efficiency.
Office Manager
Brock Services
Valero Meraux & Williams Olefins
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Managed payroll distribution, supply purchasing, and office operations for 180 employees, ensuring timely service delivery.
- Balanced general ledger accounts and prepared monthly accruals to maintain financial accuracy.
- Reported weekly costs to project managers, facilitating informed decision-making across multiple site operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Alexandria, LA12-2028
Skills
- Accounts payable/receivable management
- Invoice processing
- Invoice coding & expense management
- Financial reporting
- Payroll administration (SAP, Track software)
- KPI reporting & process optimization
- Cost analysis
- Cost control
- Microsoft Excel, Access, and Office Suite
- Team leadership
- Financial reporting & account reconciliation
- Microsoft Excel
Timeline
Revenue Coordinator
Acuren Inspection
06.2023 - Current
Field Office Manager
Austin Industrial
12.2021 - 06.2023
Project Controls Manager
Brock Services
01.2019 - 12.2021
Office Manager
Brock Services
08.2014 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Louisiana State University