Lindsey Herrera
Castroville
Summary
Results-driven financial professional experienced in budget development and oversight. Skilled in analyzing financial documents to ensure accuracy and compliance. Committed to supporting organizational priorities through effective resource allocation and strategic planning.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Budget Analyst
350th Special Warfare Squadron
JBSA-Lackland
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored budget execution, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
- Prepared detailed financial reports for management review and informed decision-making.
- Reviewed financial documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness of contracts and invoices.
- Assisted in developing annual budgets for 11 cost centers, totaling $13M annually, that aligned with organizational priorities.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and government regulations.
- Supported preparation of funding requests for new programs or initiatives.
- Collaborated with department heads to create effective budget plans and allocate resources.
Unit Program Coordinator
324th Training Squadron
JBSA-Lackland
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Advised leadership on budgeting while conducting thorough analyses of squadron finances.
- Managed annual Special Duty Assignment Pay and Special Clothing Allowance Pay totaling $415,000.
- Oversaw planning of unfunded requests, purchase requisitions, and Statements of Work to meet mission requirements.
- Reviewed Memorandums of Agreement and training plans for compliance while assessing budgetary impacts.
- Interpreted and applied laws, regulations, and policies to financial issues regarding travel and purchases.
Unit Program Coordinator
15th Intelligence Squadron
Langley AFB
11.2016 - 07.2019
- Analyzed budget proposals for compliance with federal regulations and Air Force guidelines.
- Forecasted financial trends to inform strategic planning processes.
- Reviewed financial documents, including contracts and invoices, for accuracy and completeness.
- Monitored budget execution to identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of accounting principles and government regulations.
- Verified expenditures to ensure accuracy and adherence to established budgets.
Unit Program Coordinator
38th Rescue Squadron
Moody AFB
01.2011 - 08.2016
- Executed squadron financial plans, ensuring alignment with annual funding requirements.
- Monitored expenditures to maintain compliance with approved budgets.
- Prepared detailed reports on budget performance for senior management review.
- Assisted in formulating budget estimates and financial plans.
- Served as key resource for daily budget and financial administration.
- Contributed to preparation of annual budget proposals and justifications for review.
- Conducted thorough analysis of ongoing financial activities and variances.
- Provided insights to enhance decision-making and budgetary strategies.
Skills
- Defense Enterprise Accounting Management System
- FMSuite
- Advana
- Defense Travel System
- USBank Insight On Demand
- G-Invoicing
- Power BI
- Invoice processing
- Monthly reporting
- Balance sheet preparation
- Budget compliance
- Budgeting and forecasting
Certification
Basic Military Officer Course
Timeline
Budget Analyst
350th Special Warfare Squadron
01.2021 - Current
Unit Program Coordinator
324th Training Squadron
01.2020 - 01.2021
Unit Program Coordinator
15th Intelligence Squadron
11.2016 - 07.2019
Unit Program Coordinator
38th Rescue Squadron
01.2011 - 08.2016