COLUMBUS MCKINNEY
Staff Accountant
COLUMBUS MCKINNEY
Staff Accountant
Columbus is a finance and accounting professional with a passion for streamlining processes with fresh ideas to help drive business growth. He has a background assisting in the advancement of accounting systems and is always eager to learn new skills and take on new challenges as he continues to evolve as a finance and accounting professional.
As Staff Accountant, Columbus is responsible for daily accounting operations, while supporting ROKK’s Finance Director and other senior leaders with high-level finance and accounting-related tasks. Prior to joining ROKK, Columbus served as a Senior Finance Specialist, where he managed the billing department as well as the full accounting cycle for a fintech startup.
Columbus holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration in finance and a minor in economics from Hofstra University.
WHY COLUMBUS BELONGS IN THE ROOM
He loves telling a story with numbers.
Columbus knows that helping stakeholders make decisions based on a company’s financials is a crucial role that starts with a clean and clear accounting process. Columbus brings fresh ideas and develops long-term accounting processes that are easy to understand and assist with giving a clear view of a company’s financials.
He understands the importance of time.
Columbus is always looking for ways to best optimize processes so everyone’s time can be used to the fullest. He leverages his expertise with accounting software to create efficient processes that not only improve the daily functions for all involved but also allow room for more innovative ideas that align with the organization’s strategic mission.
He is a skilled communicator.
Columbus values communication and excels at presenting ideas or inquiries. His previous positions have taught him the importance of effective communication, especially when introducing new ideas to a team.
GOOD TO KNOW
Washington, DC Native
Both! But, I favor my cat, Tuts!
Game of Thrones (And everything attached), Power, The Good Doctor
Columbus is always looking to expand on his creativity! Whether it’s learning to write and illustrate his ideas into stories, working on building up his streaming audience for gaming, or occasionally playing his piano, Columbus will always find a way to express his interests in creative ways.