Finance manager vs finance controller

Differences between finance manager and finance controller duties and responsibilities

Finance manager example responsibilities.

• Manage the preparation of monthly reporting packs and board presentations with robust variance analysis, commentaries and forward looking KPIs.
• Manage a team of sales persons, business managers, sales manager, A/R, A/P, and general managers.
• Lead successful sales team and provide direct oversight on overall dealership business profitability.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, deposits, payroll preparation, purchasing and inventory management, liaison to accountant.
• Oversee financial analysis, financial audits, G/L, A/R, A/P and fixed-asset accounting in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Execute simple SQL queries to validate data in tables.
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Finance controller example responsibilities.

• Lead the implementation of a fully integrate ERP system resulting in increase financial integrity.
• Supervise a staff of seven in the areas of A/P, A/R, G/L, financial reporting and payroll.
• Coordinate annual financial audit with external CPA firm and implement internal controls to satisfy recommendations from auditors.
• Develop and implement procedures with internal controls for all financial and operational processes to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Prepare all accounts for the month-end closing process and additionally gather information for daily/monthly reconciliations and journal entries.
• Work with outside CPA on year-end tax planning; ensure the timely filing and payment of corporate taxes.
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