Financial Managers

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Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation of financial and accounting departments. They develop and implement the financial policies and systems of establishments. Financial managers establish performance standards and prepare various financial reports for senior management.

Outlook

Fair

Wage

Low: $28.85
Median: $48.08
High: $79.88

Training

  • 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, CMA or CGA).

Places of Employment

Financial and accounting departments in companies throughout the private sector and in government.

Regulated

No