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3408

Financial Management Resource Officer

Description

Financial Management Resource Officers formulate and supervise the execution of policies and procedures pertaining to the accounting for appropriated funds supporting the operating forces and supporting establishment. Specific duties and tasks may include but are not limited to supervision financial management resource offices; advising commanders and comptrollers on technical aspects of accounting policy, procedures and Governmental accounting; maintaining a working knowledge of the Accounting system; identifying and reporting financial systems problems; validating accounting records for accuracy, evaluating and analyzing financial information, performing trend analysis and business process reengineering for effective and efficient use of financial resources; providing financial training to the various stakeholders; tracking accounting system changes and interfaces; performing as liaison with Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS); serving as the financial management system expert, business feeder systems to the accounting system; maintaining a working knowledge of the financial reporting tools.

Core Skills

  • governmental accounting
  • financial analysis and reporting
  • budget formulation and execution
  • cost analysis and forecasting
  • internal controls and compliance
  • audit preparation and support
  • ERP and financial systems administration
  • policy development and implementation
  • data analysis and visualization
  • risk management
  • staff supervision and development
  • process improvement
  • stakeholder communication and advising
  • strategic planning support
  • documentation and SOP development

Common Certifications

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)
  • Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM)
  • Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)

Civilian Career Paths

  • FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING
  • PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • ADMINISTRATION
  • IT MANAGEMENT

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Data sourced from official Marine Corps publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.