Finance Roles Flashcards
Roles and responsibilities of people in the Finance organization
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Oversees the financial operations, sets financial strategy, and reports financial results.
Accountant
Prepares financial records, ensures accuracy of financial documents, and may handle tax-related tasks.
Controller
Manages accounting operations, including the production of financial reports and maintenance of accounting records.
Treasurer
Responsible for the company’s treasury functions, including managing cash flow, investments, and financial risk.
Payroll Clerk
Handles the processing and distribution of employee paychecks and maintains payroll records.
Accounts Payable/Receivable Clerk
Manages outgoing bills and invoices for the company (accounts payable) or incoming payments from clients (accounts receivable).
FP&A
Leads the financial planning and analysis department, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial planning.
Tax Director
Oversees the company’s tax policies and compliance, manages tax planning and strategy, and liaises with tax authorities.
Cash Manager
Responsible for managing the company’s cash flow, optimizing liquidity, and maintaining relationships with banks and financial institutions.
Risk Manager
Identifies and assesses financial risks, develops risk management strategies, and implements risk mitigation techniques.
Credit Analyst
Evaluates credit risk, assesses creditworthiness of potential customers, and monitors outstanding credit exposures.
Foreign Exchange Manager
Manages the company’s foreign currency exposure, executes foreign exchange transactions, and develops hedging strategies.
Investment Manager
Oversees the company’s investment portfolio, evaluates investment opportunities, and ensures compliance with investment policies.
Debt Manager
Manages the company’s debt portfolio, arranges financing, and develops strategies for debt issuance and repayment.
