Finance – General Accounting Management Manager (M2)
FGAM.GEN.M2
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
The story of this role
Who does this work
A finance professional dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely accounting operations for their company, seeking to maintain a healthy financial status and compliance.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Disorganized financial records leading to inaccurate reporting and delayed financial closes.
- The internal problem: Frustration due to the stress of managing multiple financial tasks with tight deadlines and the fear of making mistakes.
- Why it matters: Every company deserves clear and truthful financial insights to make informed decisions.
The plan
- 1. Establish a structured financial closing schedule to ensure timely reporting.
- 2. Implement standardized accounting practices to enhance accuracy and reliability.
- 3. Foster a culture of open communication to facilitate active listening and collaboration within the finance team.
- 4. Conduct regular training sessions to improve skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.
- 5. Use technology and software tools to streamline accounting operations and reporting.
What's at stake
Frequent discrepancies in financial reports leading to audits and potential legal issues. Increased employee turnover within the finance team due to stress and burnout. Loss of stakeholder confidence resulting in diminished support for budgeting and expenditures.
Success looks like
Accurate monthly financial reports that support strategic business decisions. A cohesive team that communicates effectively, reducing errors and improving workflow. Increased trust from stakeholders due to transparent and timely financial disclosures.
Summary
Responsible for managing the daily operations of the accounting department and ensuring the integrity of financial records.
Level — M2 — Manager II
Manages an established team or sub-function; owns planning and performance for the group.
- Scope
- An established team or sub-function
- Autonomy
- Owns planning for the group
- Complexity
- Cross-project coordination and priorities
- Impact
- Group delivery and development
- Decision rights
- Owns staffing, priorities, performance for the group
- Leadership
- Manages a team; sometimes manages leads
- Typical experience
- 5–8 yrs
Core outputs
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Responsibilities8
- Oversee daily accounting operationscommonlevel
- Month-end and year-end closecommonlevel
- Financial reportingcommonlevel
- Account reconciliationscommonlevel
- Implement and uphold accounting policiescommonlevel
- Team leadership and developmentcommonlevel
- Internal controls & audit supportcommonlevel
- Cross-functional collaborationcommonlevel
Tasks5
- Manage daily accounting operationscommonlevel
- Ensure accurate financial reportingcommonlevel
- Conduct account reconciliationscommonlevel
- Implement accounting policiescommonlevel
- Support audit processescommonlevel
Skills5
- Accounting operations managementcommonlevel
- Financial reportingcommonlevel
- Reconciliation processescommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
Knowledge5
- Accounting principlescommonlevel
- Financial regulationscommonlevel
- Internal controlscommonlevel
- Audit processescommonlevel
- Team managementcommonlevel
competency5
- Attention to detailcommonlevel
- Organizational skillscommonlevel
- Leadership and communicationcommonlevel
- Financial Acumencommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
qualification4
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Financecommonlevel
- 4–7+ years of progressive accounting experiencecommonlevel
- CPA or equivalent certification preferredcommonlevel
- Experience with full accounting cyclecommonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance – General Accounting Management Manager (M2) | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Mid-Level Management | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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