Marine Corps MOS · Support
3404 Financial Management Officer
Overview
A financial management officer formulates and supervises policies and procedures for managing appropriated funds in operating forces and supporting activities. The officer oversees budget formulation and execution, finance operations, disbursements, collection and expenditure of public funds, resource analysis, workstation inspections, and liaison for external audits.
Core Skills
- budget formulation and execution
- financial analysis and forecasting
- cost accounting and cost-benefit analysis
- financial systems oversight
- internal controls and compliance
- policy development and implementation
- audit preparation and response
- leadership and team supervision
- briefing senior leaders
- requirements and resource planning
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- SAP software
- Adobe Acrobat
- Alteryx software
- IBM SPSS Statistics
Civilian Career Paths
- Finance and Accounting
- Project Management
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Career Growth
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Establish and maintain relationships with individual or business customers or provide assistance with problems these customers may encounter.
- Oversee the flow of cash or financial instruments.
- Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of workers in branches, offices, or departments of establishments, such as branch banks, brokerage firms, risk and insurance departments, or credit departments.
- Recruit staff members.
- Evaluate data pertaining to costs to plan budgets.
Related Occupations
- Accountants and Auditors
- Financial and Investment Analysts
- Personal Financial Advisors
- Credit Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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