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Certification
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Erica Bradford

Lithia,FL

Summary

Reliable Financial Manager with 30 years of experience in budgeting, strategic planning and accounting. Sound background creating feasible budgets, conducting comprehensive analyses and maintaining database of monetary information. Proficient in Microsoft Office, other finance military used systems. Strong leadership skills with unique talent for resolving conflicts among colleagues. Results-driven and well-versed in producing reports, evaluating department operations and handling month- and year-end closings. Meticulous, conscientious and methodical in approach.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Budget Manager

80th Training Command
10.2021 - Current
  • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and travel to determine necessary adjustments for future plans for command.
  • Created and updated expenditure reports in GFEBS, overseeing lower echelons stay within budgetary compliance and guidance.
  • Compiled statistical data for monthly reporting of financial management certification compliance over entire command.
  • Monitored expenditures to mitigate risk of overages for 80th TC travelers and subordinate units.
  • Generated annual budget forecasting information for 80TC and 3 subordinate units to meet budget for fiscal year requirements.
  • Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
  • Utilized software to analyze and report on budget trends.
  • Identified and implemented process changes resulting in improved performance and accuracy.

Senior Budget Analyst

US Army Reserve Command, DFAS
03.2018 - 09.2021
  • Reviewed monthly operations to assess compliance with budgets and determine necessary adjustments for future plans.
  • Compiled statistical data after each month-end closing.
  • Checked key performance indicator reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Identified and monitored budget expenses for accuracy and signs of fraud.
  • Consolidated and monitored for company debt and claims efficiency creating 86.5% growth in annual corporate profit.

Education

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

Finance

Department of Defense

Skills

  • Budgeting and Financial Management
  • Cost Control and Reduction
  • Financial Instrument
  • Market Condition Analysis
  • Coordinate Training
  • In-Depth Research
  • Asset Control
  • Financial Reporting and Analysis
  • Risk Assessment and Classification
  • Budgetary Reviews
  • Business Management Principles
  • Strategic and Financial Planning
  • Excellent Team Leadership

Affiliations

AFMC - Army Financial Managers & Comptroller

Certification

CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager

Timeline

Senior Budget Manager

80th Training Command
10.2021 - Current

Senior Budget Analyst

US Army Reserve Command, DFAS
03.2018 - 09.2021

MBA - Business Administration And Management

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix

Finance

Department of Defense

CDFM - Certified Defense Financial Manager

Erica Bradford