A professional who directs financial planning, procurement, and investment of funds for an organization. Responsibilities include:

• Delegates authority for receipt, disbursement, banking, protection and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Analyzes financial records to forecast future financial position and budget requirements.
• Evaluates need for procurement of funds and investment of surplus.
• Advises management on investments and loans for short- and long-range financial plans.
• Prepares financial reports for management.
• Develops policies and procedures for account collections and extension of credit to customers.
• Signs notes of indebtedness as approved by management.
• May act as controller .