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Walden UniversityOnlineBachelor, Doctorate, MasterMore
Westwood CollegeVA, CO, CA, GA, TX, OnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore

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AIU OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
Academy CollegeMNBachelor, CertificateMore
Akron InstituteOHAssociate
Alvernia CollegePAMaster
American InterContinental UniversityCA, GA, FL, TXAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
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Anthem CollegeAZ, CO, GA, MO, OnlineAssociate, BachelorMore
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Automotive Dealership InstituteAZDiploma
Averett UniversityVABachelor, Master
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Charter CollegeAK, CA, WA, OnlineAssociate, BachelorMore
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Colorado Christian UniversityCOBachelor, License, MasterMore
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Computer Career CenterTXAssociate, DiplomaMore
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Cornerstone UniversityMIBachelor, Master
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ECPI College of TechnologyVA, NC, SCAssociate, Bachelor, DiplomaMore
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Fortis CollegeOHAssociate
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ITT Technical InstituteVA, AL, IN, PA, MI, NV, ID, OH, TN, CA, FL, WI, MO, OnlineAssociate, Bachelor, Diploma, MasterMore
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New England College of Business OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
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Ohio Business College ColumbusOHAssociateMore
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Ohio Institute of Photography and TechnologyOHAssociate, Bachelor
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Ottawa UniversityAZ, IN, WI, KSBachelor, MasterMore
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PACE InstitutePAAssociateMore
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Plaza CollegeNYAssociate, BachelorMore
Post UniversityCT, OnlineAssociate, Bachelor, Certificate, MasterMore
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Potomac CollegeVA, DCAssociate, BachelorMore
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Quinnipiac University OnlineOnlineMasterMore
Rasmussen CollegeIL, FL, ND, WI, MNAssociate, BachelorMore
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Remington CollegeTN, SC, HI, TXAssociate, BachelorMore
Robert Morris UniversityILAssociate, Bachelor, Bachelor and Master, MasterMore
Rochester Institute of Technology OnlineOnlineMasterMore
Saint Joseph's College of Maine OnlineOnlineMasterMore
Saint Leo University OnlineOnlineAssociate, BachelorMore
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San Joaquin Valley College OnlineOnlineAssociate, CertificateMore
Sanford-Brown CollegeVA, IL, MOAssociate, BachelorMore
Sanford-Brown InstituteNY, PAAssociateMore
Santa Barbara Business CollegeCAAssociate, DiplomaMore
Santa Barbara Business College OnlineOnlineAssociate, DiplomaMore
Schiller International UniversityFLMasterMore
Shorter CollegeGABachelor, MasterMore
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South UniversityOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
South University CampusAL, GA, FL, SCAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
Southern New Hampshire University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, Certificate, Graduate Certificate, MasterMore
Southern Technical CollegeFLAssociateMore
Southwest Florida CollegeFLAssociate, Bachelor
Southwestern CollegeOH, KYCourseworkMore
Spencerian CollegeKYAssociateMore
Stevens-Henager CollegeID, UTAssociate, Bachelor, Certificate, MasterMore
Stratford Career InstituteOnlineDiplomaMore
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Stratford University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, MasterMore
Strayer UniversityDE, VA, AL, MD, UT, GA, NC, KY, PA, WV, OH, NJ, TN, FL, SC, DCAssociate, Bachelor, Certificate, Graduate Certificate, MasterMore
Strayer University OnlineOnlineAssociate, Bachelor, Executive Graduate Certificate, Master, Undergraduate CertificateMore
Success CollegeNSDiplomaMore
Sullivan UniversityKYAssociate, Bachelor, Diploma, MasterMore
TUI UniversityOnlineBachelor, MasterMore
Taylor University OnlineOnlineBachelorMore
The Edinburgh Business SchoolOnlineDoctorate, Master
The Rochester Institute of TechnologyNYMasterMore
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Thomas More CollegeKYBachelor, MasterMore
Tiffin University OnlineOnlineMasterMore
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University of Notre Dame OnlineOnlineExecutive CertificateMore
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Vista CollegeUTCertificateMore
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Financial Manager Job Description

Career tips, salaries, and lists of schools.

The success of every business is often determined by how well the organization's money is managed. Financial managers interpret financial data and create reports that allow corporate leaders to see how a business is doing financially. They also make decisions about where money is invested, and where large portions of cash are spent.

Other responsibilities of financial managers include:

  • Adhering to Federal and State regulations and laws
  • Keeping up-to-date about the latest in financial software and services
  • Analyzing the potential for risk and profit
  • Consulting with senior management during mergers, expansions and consolidations
  • Being familiar with specific processes and tax regulations related to the organization's industry
  • Planning for the long term; developing strategies to help reach organizational goals

There are different kinds of financial managers, and their specific job responsibilities vary accordingly:

  • Controllers - usually in charge of accounting, budget and audit departments; oversee the creation of income statements and balance sheets and prepare reports that analyze future earnings and expenses; provide audit reports so that regulatory agencies can assess compliance
  • Treasurers / Finance Officers - manage budgets: direct how funds are invested, take steps to avoid risk, keep track of cash going in and out, raise capital to support the organization's expansion, and participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions
  • Credit Managers - oversee activities related to credit: determining who qualifies for how much, and collecting past due balances
  • Cash Managers - watch and control how cash receipts and disbursements flow, identifying trends to help predict when the organization may need a loan, or may have surplus cash that can be invested
  • Risk and Insurance Managers - assess areas of vulnerability in organizational operations and financial transactions that could lead to losses; obtain insurance to mitigate risk and minimize losses
  • Managers of International Banking - develop accounting and financial systems that handle banking transactions for financial institutions that have offices in more than one country

In the banking industry, financial managers may oversee specific areas such as mortgages, lending, investments and trusts at a bank. They may also run programs such as electronic financial services. Branch managers are responsible for administering all functions within a bank's branch, including approving credit and loan applications, soliciting business, hiring and training personnel, and resolving problems for banking customers.

Financial managers commonly work long days, and travel frequently to meet with representatives of financial associations, team members at other business locations or customers.

Degrees and Schools

Many employers of finance managers prefer to hire those who have a master's degree in a finance-related field, and / or are professionally certified. A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or economics is the minimum educational requirement for an entry-level job in the industry, or for acceptance into a master's-level program. Most four-year colleges and universities offer undergraduate degrees in these fields.

Classes

Students preparing to go into financial management spend most of their time learning mathematics, accounting principles, financial analysis, regulations and laws related to finance, principles of business, economics (national and international), and other subjects that develop their critical thinking skills. They also learn financial software programs by spending time in computer labs.

Online Classes and Programs

Online degree programs in business administration, finance, accounting, and economics are available in abundance. Some are offered by schools that are Web-based, while many are offered by colleges and universities that have campuses. Master's degree programs, associations that offer certification, and employers of financial managers often seek graduates of accredited programs. Online courses should be part of an institution with accreditation from agencies approved by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or United States Department of Education (USDE).

Employment Requirements

The minimum academic requirement for financial managers is a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting or business administration. However, some financial companies offer formal management training programs in lieu of or in addition to a four-year degree.

Employers sometimes consider experience to be more important than formal education when it comes to some financial manager positions. For example, experienced loan officers in banks are frequently promoted to branch managers.

Because financial managers often work in accounting departments, they are usually required to be certified public accountants (CPAs). Additional certifications through organizations such as the CFA Institute, the Association for Financial Professionals and the Institute of Management Accountants can demonstrate a candidate's competency in specialty areas.

How to Evaluate Schools

Here are some questions to consider when comparing financial management degree programs:

  • Courses - Does the program offer a substantial number of courses in specific areas of interest? Are business courses available as well as financial courses? Are the courses hard to get into?
  • Accreditation - Is the program part of or affiliated with an accredited school?
  • Location - How involved is the program in exchanges with area businesses? Is the school located near a major financial center, such as New York City or Charlotte, NC?
  • Tuition and financial assistance - How much support does the school provide in helping students find financial aid such as scholarships, grants, work study and student loans?
  • Practical experience - What kinds of internship / job placement assistance are available through the program? What are graduates of the program doing now?

Example Job Titles
  • Account Manager
  • Accountant Supervisor
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accounts Manager
  • Accounts Supervisor
  • Actuarial Manager
  • Asset Manager
  • ATM Manager
  • ATM Manager (Automatic Teller Machine Manager)
  • Auditing Manager
  • Auditor Supervisor
  • Bank Advisor
  • Bank Branch Manager
  • Bank Cashier
  • Bank Consultant
  • Bank Manager
  • Bank Officer
  • Bank Operations Officer
  • Bank President
  • Banking Center Manager (BCM)
  • Banking Manager
  • Banking Supervisor
  • Bookkeeper
  • Branch Banker
  • Branch Manager
  • Budget Manager
  • Business Administrator
  • Business Manager
  • Cash Manager
  • Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
  • Chief Fiscal Officer (CFO)
  • Chief School Finance Officer
  • City Comptroller
  • City Controller
  • City Treasurer
  • Collections Manager
  • Collections Vice President
  • Commercial Banker
  • Comptroller
  • Consumer Lending Vice President
  • Consumer Loan Manager
  • Controller
  • Corporate Controller
  • Cost Accounting Manager
  • Cost Controller
  • County Treasurer
  • Credit and Collection Manager
  • Credit Department Manager
  • Credit Manager
  • Credit Office Manager
  • Credit Union Manager
  • Director of Finance
  • Director of Finance
  • District Manager
  • Electronic Services Vice President
  • Exchange Floor Manager
  • Factor
  • Field Supervisor
  • Finance Director
  • Finance Director
  • Finance Manager
  • Finance Officer
  • Finance Specialist
  • Finance Vice President
  • Financial Administrator
  • Financial Administrator
  • Financial Director
  • Financial Engineer
  • Financial Engineer
  • Financial Institution Assistant Branch Manager
  • Financial Institution Branch Manager
  • Financial Institution Manager
  • Financial Institution Treasurer
  • Financial Institution Vice President
  • Financial Officer
  • Financial Supervisor
  • Financier
  • Fiscal Manager
  • Fiscal Manager
  • Fiscal Specialist
  • Fiscal Specialist
  • Foreign Exchange Dealer
  • International Bank Manager
  • International Banker
  • Investment Manager
  • Investment Officer
  • Investment Officer
  • Investments Manager
  • Lending Manager
  • Loan Administrator
  • Loan and Credit Manager
  • Loan Manager
  • Loan Servicing Vice President
  • Loan Systems Director
  • Operations Manager
  • Operations Officer
  • Paymaster
  • Payroll Analyst
  • Payroll Coordinator
  • Plant Controller
  • Reimbursement Director
  • Relationship Manager
  • Reserve Officer
  • Residential Mortgage Manager
  • Risk and Insurance Manager
  • Risk Management Director
  • School Business Administrator
  • School Business Manager
  • School Treasurer
  • Service Center Manager
  • State Comptroller
  • Treasurer
  • Trust Officer
  • Trust Officer

Career Highlights

Financial Managers

Training generally required for this career includes: Bachelor's or higher degree, plus work experience.

Jobs and Salary
Median Salary (2008)$99,330
Unemployment Vs. Other JobsVery Low
Jobs (2006)506,000
Job Growth (2006-2016)12.6%
Jobs (2016 forecast)570,000
Flexibility
Working Part-Time4%
Self-Employed5%
Education of Current Workers
Bachelor Degree or Higher60%
Some College27%
High School or Less13%