How to hire an acting manager

How to hire an acting manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step acting manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an acting manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new acting manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The acting manager hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   An acting manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, acting managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of acting managers.

   Type of Acting Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Acting Manager	Top executives devise strategies and policies to ensure that an organization meets its goals. They plan, direct, and coordinate operational activities of companies and organizations.	$32-63
   Co-Manager/Store Manager	A co-manager/store manager oversees the daily operations of a store, ensuring smooth workflow and customer satisfaction. They are in charge of setting goals and sales targets, establishing guidelines and timelines, delegating responsibilities among staff, and developing strategies to optimize store operations... Show more	$14-26
   Manager On Duty	A manager on duty's role is to oversee operations in a store or a particular department, ensuring efficient workflow and workforce performance. They mainly evaluate and delegate tasks among employees, arrange schedules, set goals and budget, handle issues and concerns, and impose disciplinary actions... Show more	$12-25

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Quality Customer Service
   • Payroll
   • Financial Statements
   • Customer Complaints
   • Sales Floor
   • Bank Deposits
   • POS
   • Loss Prevention
   • Sales Associates
   • Front Desk
   • Inventory Control
   • Process Improvement
   • Federal Regulations
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage logistics and security for high net worth individuals and corporations.
   • Install first computerize retail POS system for company and train all users.
   • Maintain all back end POS maintenance and procedures upon opening and closing.
   • Create budgets and payroll records, and review financial transactions to ensure that expenditures are authorize and budget.
   • Identify opportunities for improving the quality of service delivery methods and procedures; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
   • Audit teller drawers and negotiable items, balance the ATM, service the coin machine, and balance the vault.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your acting manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An acting manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, acting managers' average salary in kentucky is 54% less than in new jersey.
   • Seniority. Entry-level acting managers 49% less than senior-level acting managers.
   • Certifications. An acting manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an acting manager's salary.

   Average acting manager salary

   $95,575yearly

   $45.95 hourly rate

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   Entry-level acting manager salary

   $68,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

4. Writing an acting manager job description

   An acting manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an acting manager job description:

   Acting manager job description example

   Responsible for developing, implementing and administering all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act compliance program. Performs various quality control reviews and monitoring in the area of Bank Secrecy Act, , Anti-Money Laundering, OFAC, Customer Due Diligence, Beneficial Ownership, Enhanced Due Diligence, and Customer Identification Program; ensuring that the Bank's BSA compliance efforts are maintained on a daily basis. Performs any function within scope of authority and expertise, to provide the highest level of service and responsiveness to customers and co-workers.
   Responsibilities
   
   Oversees day-to-day compliance with all aspects of the Bank Secrecy Act: including but not limited to daily monitoring of cash transactions, filing of currency transaction reports, sale of monetary instruments, exempt customer reporting, customer due diligence and enhanced customer due diligence, beneficial ownership, 314(b) information requests, 314(a) scans, suspicious activity reporting, AML alert processing, and OFAC.
   Supervises BSA staff inclusive of: daily activities, conducting annual employee performance reviews, providing ongoing counsel, training, development and motivation. Participates in hiring, salary, promotional, and termination recommendation process
   Directs the Anti-Money Laundering program and daily monitoring of account activity through the use of available systems both automated and manual. Maintains automated solutions through performance monitoring and configuration adjustments on a regular basis.
   Directs the completion of enhanced due diligence on high-risk customers and recommends changes to risk ratings when warranted.
   Coordinates investigation and reporting of suspicious activity to ensure Bank remains in compliance with regulations and Bank policy.
   Monitors completion of all BSA/AML/OFAC related obligations through monthly and quarterly due diligence reviews and reports.
   Interacts closely with third party vendors to report and resolve system issues.
   Recommends and implements BSA/AML/CIP/OFAC policy and procedure changes.
   Serves as liaison for BSA audits, system validations, and regulatory exams.
   Builds and maintains effective working relationships throughout the bank and with local, state and federal agencies.
   Demonstrates strong working knowledge of all aspects of BSA, AML, OFAC, CIP, CDD, and Beneficial Ownership.
   Closely monitors changes in the regulatory environment and updates the Banks program and/or procedures as needed.
   Provides pertinent management reports as required.
   Provides for periodic bank-wide training in collaboration with the bank's training department via both in-person presentations and training software applications.
   Completes ongoing external BSA/AML related training.
   Performs periodic risk assessment and mitigation procedures.
   Regularly communicates statuses and updates to the BSA Officer.
   Represents the bank through participation in various industry and community activities.
   Performs all duties in accordance with prescribed regulatory compliance guidelines and Bank policies and procedures.
   Performs related and unrelated duties as may be required.
   
   Qualifications
   
   BA or BS degree or its equivalent, preferably in finance, accounting or related discipline.
   A minimum of 5 years BSA/AML experience.
   Must be experienced using dynamic BSA/AML monitoring systems, preferably, Verafin.
   Must be knowledgeable in all areas of the BSA/AML and regulatory requirements
   Must be experienced in the areas of: SAR, CTR, CDD, OFAC, 314(a) and 314(b)
   Must possess excellent communication, writing and presentation skills
   Self-motivated with solid analytical, investigative skills, and supervisory skills
   Must possess at least intermediate technology skills, including fluency in Word, Excel and Outlook applications
   Strong leadership and supervisory skills
   
   Middlesex Savings Bank is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
   
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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find acting managers for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your acting manager job on Zippia to find and recruit acting manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit acting managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new acting manager

   Once you've found the acting manager candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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