2020 Regional Pay Methodology and Demographics Report

2020 Regional Pay Survey Methodology & Demographics

A - Finance, Accounting, Billing, Credit, Payroll

Responsible for the entire range of financial activity in the organizational unit, including both the treasury and accounting functions. The job typically requires a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) and/or a Master’s of business administration degree and 10+ years of experience, or equivalent. Formulates and recommends policies on banking, receipt, and disbursement of funds, extension of credit, fiscal and accounting matters. Responsible for development of standard accounting, analysis, and reporting procedures, and for exercise of overall financial control. This position typically reports to the CEO and will serve as a key decision making member of the management team. Responsible for financial management of the budgeting and forecasting processes, financial analysis, reporting and financial planning. The job typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 10+ years of financial experience, or equivalent. Directs and oversees all the financial management functions supporting and attaining profitable growth and strategic goals. This position typically reports to the President and will provide support as a key member of the management team. Has overall responsibility for planning, developing, recommending, and monitoring all administrative internal audit programs throughout the company. Directs the systematic audit of programs to ensure the sound application of internal controls as applied to financial and administrative activities and practices including measuring and evaluating the effectiveness of accounting and management controls. Additional responsibilities may include coordinating outside audit programs and the auditing of joint ventures, partnerships, and subsidiaries. Normally reports functionally to the Board of Directors and administratively to the Chief Financial Officer or the Chief Executive Officer. Responsible for directing the corporate treasury functions of the organization, including the care and custody of funds and other financial assets. Directs the banking, credit and insurance functions, cash management, and the insurance activities of the corporation. Ensures that all financial transactions, policies, and procedures meet corporate objectives as well as regulatory body requirements. May develop and interpret financial and economic data related to short- and long-term funding requirements. Additional functions may include coordinating shareholder relations and Board of Directors activities. Normally reports to the CEO or Senior Financial Executive. Responsible for the development and execution of the company‘s tax policy. Minimizes tax liability and maximizes after-tax profits and cash flows by implementing policies with other top executives. Will organize and direct tax research and tax compliance activities. Oversees the preparation and reviews tax returns and related reports. Oversees the analysis of the consequences of the organization's past and future tax actions and advises organization of the most suitable methods for tax methods that yield the most favorable results to the company. Plans and directs accounting, investing, banking, insurance, securities, and other financial activities of a branch, office, or department of an organization. Prepares informational analyses on current processes, actual performance versus budget and prior year data for Operations team. Assists operations team in monthly financial review. Requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher and 6-8 years of experience. May require a CPA. Accounting manager job with responsibility for operation of a department focused on general accounting functions. The job typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting with 8+ years of experience, or equivalent. This job typically reports to a CFO or Controller. Responsible for the application of principles of accounting to install and maintain the general accounting system, including preparation of reports and statistics reflecting assets, liabilities, financial transactions, earnings, profits, cash balances, and other financial results. Maintains accounts and records of disbursements, expenses and tax payments. Prepares and files tax returns and other reports to government agencies; maintains insurance and property records. Supervises and directs work of professional and clerical staff. Directs the overall accounting activities of a company. Administers accounting policies and directives. May assist in development of corporate policies and procedures. May coordinate preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements. Supervises unit accounting personnel. This position generally reports to the Chief Financial Officer and requires a degree and 8-10 years’ experience or equivalent. Assists Controller in all phases of company accounting activities. Coordinates preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements. Coordinates and prepares schedules for auditors. Prepares accounting policy and procedure manuals. May prepare SEC filings. May prepare tax returns. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of professional experience, or equivalent. Supervises employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. First level of supervision of the accounting area. The job typically requires an Associate’s degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent. Responsible for the supervision of non-exempt employees who maintain general and subsidiary ledgers of the facility, prepares operating and financial statements, and reconcile bank statements. Other subordinate functions may include fixed asset control and depreciation, accrual to meet anticipated liabilities, preparation of general tax reports such as those for sales, payroll and personal property taxes, and payables/receivables. Report supervisors of professional accountants as General Accounting Manager. Third of three levels of professional general accounting work. The job typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years of experience, or equivalent. The job may also be referred to as Senior Accountant or Staff Accountant. Under direction from management and using independent judgment, performs advanced and specialized accounting assignments, usually involving complex and confidential data. Obtains and analyzes financial information to prepare reports, statements and recommendations. Provides work leadership and direction to other accountants and clerical workers. May also provide special project assistance to the CFO, Controller or Accounting Manager.

1075O Chief Financial Officer

1080O Finance Director

1085O Chief Audit Executive

1090O Corporate Treasurer

1095O Chief Tax Executive

1098E Finance Manager

1100E General Accounting Manager

1105O Controller

1107E Assistant Controller

1110E General Accounting Supervisor

1115E Accountant III

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