SABRINA MCKINNEY
Keller,TX
Summary
Operational finance leader with 15+ years of experience rebuilding financial systems, stabilizing accounting operations, and implementing scalable financial infrastructure across real estate, nonprofit, and multi-entity organizations. Specialized in financial process redesign, systems implementation, operational efficiency, reporting architecture, internal controls, and executive financial visibility. Known for stepping into organizations during periods of operational disruption and restoring structure, clarity, and accountability.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & Principal Consultant
Katallage
Keller, TX
2022 - Current
- Provide fractional CFO, controller, and financial systems architecture services for nonprofits, consulting firms, and real estate organizations.
- Rebuild accounting and reporting infrastructures for organizations transitioning from spreadsheet-based finance to integrated accounting systems.
- Implement automated documentation and compliance workflows reducing manual processes and reporting errors.
- Develop financial planning models, budgets, and reporting frameworks for executive leadership and boards.
Fractional Executive Director of Finance
The King’s University
Southlake, TX
01.2024 - Current
- Assumed financial leadership following the departure of the CFO, Executive Director of Finance, and Accounts Receivable staff, with accounting operations approximately six months behind.
- Brought all bank reconciliations and financial reporting current within 30 days, restoring accurate financial visibility for leadership.
- Reduced operational overhead by reorganizing workflows and systems, transitioning from five internal staff plus an outsourced CPA firm to four internal staff with improved efficiency and additional team capacity.
- Implemented new Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable systems to strengthen internal controls and payment processing.
- Directed financial audit coordination with external auditors, including preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Rewrote and formalized internal control policies and financial procedures to strengthen governance and audit readiness.
- Redesigned the university budgeting process and implemented executive dashboard reporting for leadership oversight.
Fractional Finance Controller
AFT Commercial
North Richland Hills, TX
01.2022 - 2024
- Migrated accounting operations from spreadsheet-based systems into QuickBooks Online.
- Designed a multi-entity accounting structure supporting 12 operating companies within a single QuickBooks environment while maintaining separate P&L visibility.
- Integrated QuickBooks with AppFolio property management software to reduce manual entries and improve reporting accuracy.
- Built month-end close and reconciliation procedures and trained staff on financial systems and workflows.
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Lifestyle Christianity
Watauga, TX
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Implemented donor CRM migration and reconciled legacy donor financial data.
- Designed and implemented HRIS platform including automated onboarding and HR workflows.
- Implemented expense management and student information systems improving operational visibility and accountability.
- Oversaw budgeting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and annual close processes.
Controller, Finance Operations & HR Manager
Capital Plus Financial Group
Bedford, TX
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Led accounting and operational restructuring transitioning one company into three separate operational entities.
- Built operational and financial processes supporting property sales, loan originations, and mortgage servicing.
- Implemented automation and integrations between accounting systems, CRM platforms, and loan origination systems.
- Reviewed department workflows and implemented operational improvements increasing efficiency and reporting accuracy.
- Served as liaison for annual financial, mortgage compliance, and loan origination audits.
Skills
Financial Systems Implementation Platform Integrations Executive Dashboard Reporting Budget Development & Forecasting Internal Controls Process Automation Cash Flow Management Operational Efficiency Team Leadership Systems & Team Integrator Financial Infrastructure Design
Operational Finance Leadership Organizational Stabilization Cross-Functional Process Improvement
Accomplishments
- Stabilized finance department operations following executive turnover and restored reconciliations and reporting within 30 days.
- Reduced finance department operational overhead from five internal employees plus outsourced CPA support to four internal staff with increased efficiency and team capacity.
- Designed multi-entity accounting structures supporting 12 subsidiary companies within one QuickBooks environment.
- Rebuilt financial systems, internal controls, budgeting processes, and executive reporting dashboards across multiple organizations.
Timeline
Fractional Executive Director of Finance
The King’s University
01.2024 - Current
Fractional Finance Controller
AFT Commercial
01.2022 - 2024
Chief Financial & Operations Officer
Lifestyle Christianity
01.2019 - 01.2023
Controller, Finance Operations & HR Manager
Capital Plus Financial Group
01.2009 - 01.2019
Founder & Principal Consultant
Katallage
2022 - Current
Systems Proficiencies
QuickBooks | Sage | Gusto | Bill.com | Divvy | Expensify | Salesforce | DonorDock | Bloomerang | Pushpay | Populi | Kulai | Focal | AppFolio | Mortgage Servicer | Caylyx | Content Central | Exponent | Square Space | Cava | Google Workspace | Microsoft Office Suite | Microsoft Excel (advanced financial modeling, reporting, and workflow automation)