Finance and Accounting
SENIOR FINANCIAL EXECUTIVE
Reports to Chief Executive. Plans and guides financial resources of company. Develops, directs and measures the results of company financial policy. Responsible for taxation, insurance, credit, cost and general accounting, internal auditing, budgets, investment and short-term borrowing, manage information and control systems.
CONTROLLER
Reports to the Senior Financial Executive. Generally assists him/her. Usually concentrates on the general accounting activities, directing staff, planning and coordinating production of budget and financial reports. May become involved in management or cost accounting activities.
FINANCIAL PLANNING MANAGER
A corporate or divisional management position. Coordinates and consolidates short and longer term financial plans, budgets; may handle accounting associated with acquisitions. May direct Financial Analysts. Reports to a Senior Planning Executive or Financial Head.
CHIEF ACCOUNTANT
Supervises staff to maintain general ledger, to perform related subsidiary records (i.e. invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll), to prepare periodic financial reports and statements and to recommend systems improvements. Usually reports to Senior Financial Executive or Controller level.
CREDIT/COLLECTION MANAGER
Authorizes credit limits; develops, recommends and supervises credit and collection programs and procedures. Usually reports to Senior Financial Executive, Controller level.
FINANCIAL ANALYST
Provides financial analyses for brands in a business unit. Provides financial planning, quality forecasts and strategic plans. Evaluates financial feasibility of new products. Conducts post-completion audits of business unit programs and recommends changes. Identifies profit opportunities and areas of concern.