CAROL SAUCEDA
Project Controls
Hockley,TX
Summary
Experienced with project coordination, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope. Utilizes strong planning and organizational skills to manage resources effectively. Track record of enhancing team collaboration and streamlining workflows to drive project success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Invoicing Coordinator — Project Controls
Merichem Technologies
Houston, TX
03.2022 - 04.2026
- Led the development of milestone billing schedules for project accounts aligned with contract and purchase order terms. Oversaw the upload of warehouse hours and cost budgets into Business Central 365 while monitoring budget expenditures and commitments. Facilitated monthly project status meetings with managers to address financial and operational challenges. Coordinated with scheduling teams to mitigate risks affecting project completion dates.
- Streamlined communication channels between stakeholders, ensuring transparency and timely updates on project status.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts to optimize costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversaw budget management for projects, ensuring proper allocation of resources in accordance with financial guidelines.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
Account Billing Specialist
TechnipFMC
05.2014 - 02.2020
- Invoiced Sale Orders for various sites for different type of projects. Handled all accounting reconciles on accounts including credit and rebills. Also updated accruals for the month. Maintain aging and collections involving customer dispute and resolution.
- Processed complex billing inquiries and resolved discrepancies to ensure accurate account management.
- Implemented automated billing solutions, enhancing efficiency and reducing processing time.
- Developed training materials for new staff on billing systems and procedures, fostering knowledge transfer.
- Analyzed billing data trends to identify areas for operational improvements and cost reductions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving billing disputes promptly and professionally.
- Evaluated performance metrics to drive strategic enhancements in billing operations and workflows.
- Served as the primary point of contact for client inquiries related to billing matters, providing prompt and knowledgeable responses.
- Coordinated with other departments to resolve invoicing issues, ensuring accurate billings and timely resolutions for clients.
- Managed a portfolio of high-value accounts, maintaining diligent oversight of billing activities to optimize revenue realization.
- Reduced errors in invoicing by conducting thorough audits of account information and correcting discrepancies.
Credit Analyst
DNOW
04.2009 - 05.2014
- Analyzed billing disputes for resolution of payment. Reviewed customer credit and pulled DNB reports to determine payment terms based on credit worthiness.
- Analyzed credit data and financial statements to evaluate customer risk profiles.
- Collaborated with sales teams to assess creditworthiness of new accounts.
- Mentored junior analysts on best practices in credit assessment and reporting.
- Conducted regular audits of credit reports to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Assessed credit risk and analyzed financial statements.
- Streamlined approval processes, reducing turnaround times for credit applications.
- Analyzed credit scores to determine borrowers' creditworthiness.
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Improved overall portfolio quality, conducting regular reviews of existing accounts and recommending appropriate actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Phoenix
Houston, TX12-2013
Skills
- Microsoft Business 365, SAP FICO, Oracle
- Budget Forecasting
- Cost Analyst
- Revenue reporting
- Project Milestone Billing
- Schedule management
- Budget planning
- Accounts reconciliation
- Schedule coordination
- Project Support
Certification
- Integrated Project Controls Certificate April 2025 - Project Controls Institute
- Leading with Finance Certificate May 2022 - Harvard School of Business
- SAP FICO Implementation Certificate May 2009 - Milestone Technical
Institute
Timeline
Invoicing Coordinator — Project Controls
Merichem Technologies
03.2022 - 04.2026
Account Billing Specialist
TechnipFMC
05.2014 - 02.2020
Credit Analyst
DNOW
04.2009 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Finance
University of Phoenix