Financial managers

Example job titles

• controller - financial services
• director - financial services
• director of accounting
• finance director
• financial administrator
• financial control manager
• financial planning and analysis manager
• internal audit services manager
• treasurer

Main duties

• This group performs some or all of the following duties:
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of an accounting, audit or other financial department
• Develop and implement the financial policies, systems and procedures of an establishment
• Prepare or coordinate the preparation of financial statements, summaries, and other cost-benefit analyses and financial management reports
• Co-ordinate the financial planning and budget process, and analyze and correct estimates
• Supervise the development and implementation of financial simulation models
• Evaluate financial reporting systems, accounting procedures and investment activities and make recommendations for changes to procedures, operating systems, budgets and other financial control functions to senior managers and other department or regional managers
• Recruit, organize, train and manage staff
• Act as liaison between the organization and its shareholders, the investing public and external financial analysts
• Establish profitability standards for investment activities and handle mergers and/or acquisitions

Employment requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, commerce or a related field is required.
• A master's degree in business administration (concentration in finance), or another master's level management program may be required.
• Several years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, financial planning and analysis or other financial activities are required.
• Accounting and audit managers may require a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CPA, CMA or CPA, CGA).
• Investment, treasury, or corporate finance managers may require a recognized financial designation (CFA, CFP, CIM or others).

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