Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Manage the company’s financial planning
  • Plan and perform risk management duties
  • Supervise finance personnel such as controllers, financial advisors, financial consultants and treasurers 
  • Manage and retain relationships with various vendors
  • Prepare current reports
  • Prepare and present forecasting reports
  • Adhere to the law and company’s policies
  • Analyze and manage the organization’s liabilities and investments
  • Plan, implement and manage investment strategies
  • Manage fundraising plans and capital structure
  • Determine finance KPIs
  • Track and ensure cash flow is appropriate and sustainable

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Chief Financial Officer (CFO) roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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