McKinnerney steps into the role with a background spanning aerospace, manufacturing, and government contracting. She previously served as Group Controller at Coherent Corp. and held leadership positions at Cobham Mission Systems, Alight Solutions, and Honeywell Aerospace. At Advanced IT, she will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, working directly with CEO Juan Navarro to refine the firm’s operational infrastructure.

Navarro cited McKinnerney’s track record in organizational transformation as a key asset for the firm’s mission-focused growth. McKinnerney, a CPA with degrees from the University of Florida and the University of South Florida, expressed plans to implement scalable financial processes that support the company's defense-focused initiatives.