Description
Financial Management Officers formulate and supervise the execution of policies and procedures pertaining to the financial management of appropriated funds in the operating forces and supporting activities. The functional areas of assignment are budget formulation and execution, finance, and resource evaluation and analysis. Budget formulation and execution duties include supervising the operations of a budget office or section, providing guidance for formulation of budgets, compiling budget estimates, and reviewing and monitoring budget performance and execution. Finance duties include supervising the operations of a finance office or section within a finance office, providing guidance procedures, ascertaining the validity of disbursements and the collection of public funds, and supervising and directing the legal expenditure of public funds. Resource evaluation and analysis functions may include the evaluation and analysis of resource management issues and problems, workstation inspections, and external audits liaison.
Core Skills
- budget formulation and execution
- financial analysis and forecasting
- cost accounting and cost-benefit analysis
- financial systems oversight
- internal controls and compliance
- data analysis and dashboard reporting
- policy development and implementation
- audit preparation and response
- leadership and team supervision
- briefing senior leaders
- process improvement and automation
- requirements and resource planning
Common Certifications
- CPA
- CMA
- CGFM
- PMP
Civilian Career Paths
- FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- IT MANAGEMENT
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