Desira Winslow
Dallas,TX
Summary
Highly organized Desired Position with solid background in project accounting, ensuring accurate financial tracking and reporting. Proven track record in managing budgets, forecasts, and financial statements for multiple projects. Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis and risk management, contributing to effective project execution.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Job Cost Analyst
Robert Half (contract Work for TDIndustries)
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Analyzed cost data to identify trends and provide actionable insights for budget planning.
- Developed financial models to forecast expenses and optimize resource allocation effectively.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting processes and enhance accuracy.
- Conducted variance analysis to assess performance against budgetary benchmarks and recommend adjustments.
- Evaluated supplier contracts, negotiating terms that resulted in significant cost reductions for the organization.
- Prepared detailed reports on cost analyses, presenting findings to senior management for strategic decision-making.
- Optimized budget allocation for various departments through comprehensive cost analysis and forecasting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop more efficient workflows, reducing operating costs across the organization.
- Identified opportunities and analyzed marketplace key performance indicators to diversify campaigns, expand visibility, and improve performance.
Project Accountant
Structure Tone Southwest LLC
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 05.2023
- Monitor project costs, develop job cost forecasts, manage cash flow
- Prepare and finalize clients monthly billings for both LS and CP projects – At the present time I bill out 73 projects monthly.
- Review, reconcile and process subcontractor monthly billings
- Review and set-up budgets in CMIC
- Work with PM’s to create budgets, analyze project profitability, reconciliation of the project at close and assist the PM’s with all accounting aspect
- Review all OCO’s and Sub CO’s
- Closing out a project – Review project budget with the PM to guarantee that there are no outstanding accounting issues with the Owner. Confirm that all subs have billed and been paid 100% - Track down any missing invoices that we may have.
- Meet with the PM’s weekly to review all projects
Senior Project Accountant
MFC Construction Co.
Waxahachie, TX
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Monitored project costs, developed job cost forecasts, managed cash flow and approved invoices for payment.
- Set up and managed project accounting systems.
- Drafted, analyzed and submitted numbers in reports for auditors quickly and efficiently.
- Created budgets and forecasts for the management group to meet regular accounting deadlines.
- Managed the entire accounting cycle including gathering information, preparing documents, finalizing reports and closing books.
- Maintained up-to-date documents on permits, insurance certificates and documents mandatory for government departments.
- Set up and improved accounting systems and processes to meet business needs and maximize effectiveness of operations.
- Tracked financial progress by creating quarterly and yearly balance sheets.
- Managed Subs contracts – generated contracts and tracked to ensure all documentation was completed
Project Coordinator
MYCON General Contractors
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 08.2018
- Tanger Outlet Center - $61 Million
- The Davis Bldg - $52 Million - HUD Project
- TANGER OUTLET CENTER
- Tracked the percentages monthly to ensure we maintained our agreement with the City of Fort Worth. Responsible for managing and developing reports for the Owner to track the percentage of minority-based subs/vendors as well as Fort Worth based subs/vendors on the project to meet their contractual obligation with the City of Fort Worth. Maintained all backup to turn over to the City at closeout. Prepared all documentation for the audits with the City of Fort Worth and Tanger.
- THE DAVIS BUILDING
- HUD Project - Assisted in preparing all the preliminary documentation for HUD making sure all the right forms were submitted. Reviewed all subcontractors certified weekly payroll to ensure they were using the correct classification and wage rates for their employees. Reviewed sub pay apps to verify that all required HUD/Mycon’s documents were correct. Assisted the Project Manager in preparing the monthly billing (Submitting on all HUD forms with appropriate backup.)
- DUTIES FOR BOTH PROJECTS
- Performed monthly subcontractor invoice payment disbursements, ensuring proper accounting allocations while further increasing standards for appropriate cash disbursements to ensure timely job and project completion with respect to accounts payables.
- Assisted project manager with financial budget preparations for all upcoming OAC meetings and weekly cost meetings.
- Performed monthly audits of all subcontractor pay apps and their vendor accounts to ensure they were meeting the City of Fort Worth’s and Mycon’s compliances per the contract.
- Created and maintained all spreadsheets, billings and documentation needed for the final audit with Tanger and the City of Fort Worth
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows as needed.
- Prepared on-site facilities and organization (mobilization/demobilization): filing system, signage, temporary power, telephones, trailers, utilities, dumpsters, portable toilets, obtaining permits etc.
- Liaised between Mycon and Tanger - owner, facilitating communications and keeping appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Drafted, created, issued and tracked contracts issued to the subs.
- Drafted, created, issued, and tracked all sub change orders.
- Created and maintained all logs were current for the following: work orders, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Assist Project Manager with monthly job cost reporting.
- Assisted the Assistant PM’s with tracking all owner purchased materials.
- Tracked all hours and expenses to keep the project on task and within budgetary parameters.
- Prepared monthly pay applications and distribute to owners including but not limited to owner’s software programs
- Ensure compliance of the company safety plan was followed.
- Transitioned projects from estimation and pre-construction phase to well-defined project execution plan.
- Coordinated and prepared presentations for customers and project members detailing project scope, progress, and results, keeping all entities well-informed of milestones and goals.
- Trained Project Engineers on the importance of document control, deadlines, managing RFI’s and submittals.
Financial Project Manager
MCC Mechanical LLC ( New Bernhard )
Metairie, LA
11.2013 - 03.2016
- Choctaw Hotel/North & South Casino Exp/Pool Bar/Spa Project - $22M
- Choctaw Talihina Ph4 - $1.5M
- Choctaw – Travel Plaza Antlers - $3.2M
- Choctaw Medical Clinic - $1.8M
- Great Wolf Lodge - Colorado Springs $3.5M
- The monthly billing had to be submitted by venue / each venue (11 total) had a separate AIA 702 & 703 and tied back to a summary of all venues on a separate AIA 702 & 703 / I created the billing template in excel for Manhattan to distribute to all subcontractors. The billing format that was created for this project became part of Manhattan’s monthly billing requirements for the Choctaw Casino/Hotel Project as well as all future Choctaw Projects.
- Responsible for cost control and management of the budget for each individual project. The Choctaw Projects were under one contract but treated as individual projects called venues. Each project had a budget for that work area in that venue. At the present we had eleven (11) individual budgets to manage for the Choctaw Nation.
- Oversaw Risk Management included ensuring proper Notice to Proceed, and Certificates of Insurance per the contract with the General Contractor as well as ensuring we met all requirements for TCIP per the Choctaw Nation.
- Reviewed and set up all projects. Scheduled, assembled and distributed MCC’s procedures to all subcontracts prior to their beginning work.
- Met or exceeded all financial budgets and goals, prepared Project Manager Status Reports, monitored all pricing, and reviewed cost data with Operations Manager, monitored and maintained cash position of the business unit. Resolved cost disputes between original estimates and MCC’s actual cost within the contract -as well as PCO’s vs actual Change Orders from the GC.
- Worked directly with Operation Managers, Project Managers and General Superintendents to develop the labor plan, labor force and labor budget.
- Monitored and reviewed the monthly Billings and Schedule of Values with Superintendent
- Monitored and coordinated with our corporate accounting Payable dept.
- Managed and verified subcontractor/ vendor accounts had all documentation in order so they could be funded.
- Verified subs returned contracts fully executed with proper documentation, MCC’s insurance requirements as well as The Choctaw Nation TCIP requirements.
- Process subcontractor monthly pay request. Verify that all documentation and material invoices were accurate and had all the necessary requirements stated in our contract dictated by the Choctaw Nation.
- Generated and tracked subcontractor change order log.
- Ensured that all vendor invoices are coded accurately.
- Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines both GC and corporate.
- Communicated directly with the General Contractor and corporate on all owner paid material invoices and accounting issues per the Operations Manager
- Created a Purchase Order Log that could be used as a tool to balance the monthly billing.
- Created a recap log of all invoices that were submitted to the Choctaw Nation. Balanced Monthly.
- Worked with Expediter to set up material inventory records onsite and maintain inventory control.
- HR ROLES
- Processed all new hires - Sent for drug screening, assisted the new hires with the hire packet and verified with the Superintendent wages, classification and all benefits were noted on the WRA. Ensured and verified that all required information was filled out completely and submitted to Corporate before Wednesday @ 10:00am.
- Also assisted employees with any necessary changes they needed during their employment. Assisted the employees and educated them on their eligibility for health, dental, vision and 401K benefits.
- Verified all timesheets were correctly coded and hours were correct by 10:00 am on Monday - Any issues were handled by the General Super and me.
- Entered time for all employees (35+) on various projects by 12:00pm on Tuesday
- Submit all 3rd party labor invoices to accounting by 12:00pm on Tuesday - This ensured cost for labor was included in the proper Work Week Ending Period.
Accounts Receivable Billing Supervisor
Mario Sinacola & Sons
Frisco, TX
01.2011 - 11.2013
- Managed financials for monthly billings, forecasting, & all A/R invoicing
- Prepared monthly progress billings for various projects State & Private (50+) - TXDOT
- Created all diffacting invoices for various entities - tracked invoices until payment was received.
- Setup all new jobs with correct revenue codes
- Generated a log to track subcontractor change orders.
- Communicated directly with the CFO and corporate on all invoicing and accounting issues.
- Followed-up on outstanding A/R billings - AR report was under 60 days including retainage.
- Prepared end of the month financials.
Asst. Project Manager
Flintco Construction Co
Springdale, AR
07.2008 - 09.2010
- Durant Choctaw Casino/Hotel & FF&E Project - $212M Durant Choctaw Parking Garage $35M
- Responsible for cost control and management of the budget for each individual project. The Choctaw Projects were under one contract but treated as individual projects called venues. Each project had a budget for that work area in that venue. At the present we had three (3) individual budgets to manage for the Choctaw Nation.
- Oversaw Risk Management, including ensuring proper Notice to Proceed, Certificates of Insurance per the contract with the Choctaw Nation as well as ensuring we met all requirements for TCIP per the contract
- Reviewed and set up all projects. Scheduled, assembled and distributed Flintco’s procedures to all subcontracts prior to their beginning work.
- Met or exceeded all financial budgets and goals, prepared Project Manager Status Reports, monitored all pricing, and reviewed cost data with Operations Manager, monitored and maintained cash position of the business unit. Resolved cost disputes between the actual Change Orders from the Nation and Flintco’s submitted cost.
- Worked directly with Operation Managers, Project Managers and General Superintendents to develop the labor plan, labor force and labor budget.
- Monitored and reviewed the monthly Billings and Schedule of Values with Superintendent
- Monitored and coordinated with our corporate accounting Payable dept. Managed and verified subcontractor/ vendor accounts had all documentation in order so they could be funded.
- Verified subs returned contracts fully executed with proper documentation, Flintco’s insurance requirements as well as The Choctaw Nation TCIP requirements
- Process subcontractor monthly pay request. Verify that all documentation and material invoices were accurate and had all the necessary requirements stated in our contract dictated by the Choctaw Nation.
- Generated and tracked subcontractor change order log.
- Ensured that all vendor invoices are coded accurately.
- Ensured compliance with accounting deadlines both GC and corporate.
- Communicated directly with the General Contractor and corporate on all owner paid material invoices and accounting issues per the Operations Manager
- Created a Purchase Order Log that could be used as a tool to balance the monthly billing.
- Created a recap log of all invoices that were submitted to the Choctaw Nation. Balanced Monthly.
- Worked with Expediter to set up material inventory record onsite and maintain inventory
Project Engineer
Walton Construction
Pensacola, FL
08.2005 - 06.2008
- Regency Towers Infrastructure & Condo Buildouts - $47M
- Prepared monthly progress billings for the owner.
- Managed 126 individually owned condos - Each condo had a unique contract. Ensured all owners were billed correctly and received a deductive or an add change order at the time changes were made.
- Acted as a liaison between the architect, HOA and condo owners.
- Performed field inspections and coordinated warranty work.
- Managed complete project administration and accounting functions.
- Completed project closeout with the owner and subcontractors.
Field Office Manager
Manhattan Construction Co
Tulsa, OK
07.1997 - 08.2005
- St. John's Hospital Project - $170M
- New Orleans Sports Arena - $86M
- East Jefferson General Hospital - $65M
- Loyal Library - $60M
- Prepared full back-up audited cost-plus monthly billing. All material invoices were submitted to the owner for payment. Billing requirements included complete distribution of cost across multiple jobs.
- Created/Maintained a recap of all invoices submitted to the owner for payment.
- Managed subcontractor/vendor accounts. Verified contracts were returned with proper documentation, insurance was current and lien waivers were received.
- Processed subcontractor monthly pay request. Verified that all documentation and material invoices were accurate.
- Created/Maintained a recap of all PCO’s and change orders submitted to the owner for payment
- Managed complete project administration and accounting functions.
- Completed project closeout with the owner and subcontractors. Assisted in doing daily reports posting RFI’s and completing as-built drawings.
Education
Law & Basics
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA01.1993
High School Diploma - Business Basics
Chalmette High School
Chalmette, LA01.1990
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of standard accounting procedures and requirements for all construction projects from contracts to billings - AIA Billing Forms and Processes
- Excellent skills in analyzing and evaluating complex data and problem solving
- Strong project management skills and an ability to work well with all levels within the company – team player
- Trustworthy individual with strong ethics and integrity
- Outstanding attention to detail and time management
- Proficient in softwares - CMIC, Timberline/Sage, QuickBooks, Textura, Ariba, Procore and others as well as Excel and Word
Certification
OSHA 30 October 2008 to Present
Affiliations
American Association of Notaries July 2008 to Present
Timeline
Job Cost Analyst
Robert Half (contract Work for TDIndustries)
08.2023 - 09.2025
Project Accountant
Structure Tone Southwest LLC
09.2021 - 05.2023
Senior Project Accountant
MFC Construction Co.
03.2019 - 04.2021
Project Coordinator
MYCON General Contractors
10.2016 - 08.2018
Financial Project Manager
MCC Mechanical LLC ( New Bernhard )
11.2013 - 03.2016
Accounts Receivable Billing Supervisor
Mario Sinacola & Sons
01.2011 - 11.2013
Asst. Project Manager
Flintco Construction Co
07.2008 - 09.2010
Project Engineer
Walton Construction
08.2005 - 06.2008
Field Office Manager
Manhattan Construction Co
07.1997 - 08.2005
Law & Basics
Delgado Community College
High School Diploma - Business Basics
Chalmette High School