DaLina Dennis

Strategic accounting and business operations professional with 25+ years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, operations, compliance, and administration across higher education, nonprofit, oil & gas, utilities, and title insurance. Expertise in AP/AR, reconciliations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit support, vendor management, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to resolve discrepancies, strengthen financial processes, improve efficiency, and maintain accurate records.

Financial Analyst | CornerStone Staffing — Contract Assignment - TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (TCU) - Fort Worth, TX

• Process and reconcile student account transactions, including tuition, financial aid, and benefits payments.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Review financial procedures and collaborate with departments to support compliance and process improvement.

Director of Development & Communications - DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH — CASSATA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Fort Worth, TX

(2024 - 2026)

• Directed financial and administrative aspects of fundraising operations, including gift processing, donor database management, reporting, compliance tracking, and campaign administration.
• Managed revenue-generating campaigns while maintaining accurate financial and donor records.
• Coordinated reporting and documentation for fundraising, grants, events, and donor stewardship.
• Managed communications, website content, marketing, and public relations activities.

Business Manager - DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH — CASSATA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL - Fort Worth, TX

(2022 - 2024)

Directed accounting, budgeting, tuition billing, HR, and administrative operations supporting fiscal stewardship and organizational effectiveness.

• Managed AP/AR, financial reporting, budgeting, and tuition billing; supported transition from modified cash to full accrual accounting.
• Implemented FACTS Tuition Management System, improving billing accuracy, efficiency, and family communications.
• Strengthened internal controls, audit readiness, compliance procedures, and operational workflows.
• Oversaw HR administration, onboarding, benefits coordination, personnel records, and compensation initiatives.

Accounting Specialist | CornerStone Staffing → Direct Hire - EOG RESOURCES - Fort Worth, TX

(2014 - 2021)

• Processed high-volume AP invoices for drilling and production operations, ensuring accurate coding, matching, approvals, and documentation.
• Reconciled general ledger accounts and supported monthly close, audits, and internal controls.
• Researched and resolved discrepancies with field offices and vendors.
• Assisted with Joint Interest Billing (JIB) and year-end 1099 reporting.

Lead Escrow Bookkeeper - FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE, INC. - Philadelphia, PA

(2013 - 2014)

• Reconciled daily bank statements and trust accounts, researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Managed incoming wires, deposits, and weekly disbursement schedules using RamQuest.
• Supported cash-flow management, financial reporting, and escrow bookkeeping for multiple regional offices.
• Cleared aged transactions while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations.

Independent Contractor - Independent Contractor - Philadelphia, PA

(2000 - 2013)

Provided accounting, administrative, HR, executive support, customer service, and operations services for organizations including Community College of Philadelphia, Comcast, PECO/Exelon, Chicago Title Insurance, PwC, GlaxoSmithKline, Allied Mortgage Company, Temple University, and McCarter & English.

• Responsibilities included accounting support, HR administration, employee relations, executive support, records management, team leadership, scheduling, event coordination, and operations.

Bachelor of Business Administration - Strayer University