| SVP of Accounting Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for SVP of Accounting. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for SVP of Accounting along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that SVP of Accounting is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Clerk IV, Accounting Manager, Accounting Director, Accounting Senior Manager, Managerial Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Project Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Sr. |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For SVP of Accounting |
| Develops and leads an organization's accounting strategic planning, policy development, and operations. Advises top management and business units of recent and future accounting regulations to identify, plan, and optimize changes impacting the organization. Designs accounting systems and procedures to ensure compliance with governmental financial and tax regulations and FASB standards such as GAAP and IFRS. Operationalizes accounting and auditing systems and processes for continuous monitoring capabilities and improvements. Builds expertise across accounting functions with relevant and timely staff training and development programs. Typically requires a master's degree in accounting or finance. May require Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Typically reports to top management. Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes/implements overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Typically requires 10+ years of progressive leadership experience. Has extensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. |
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| Also referred to as: Accounting Executive, Chief Accounting Officer, Head of Accounting |
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| Similar Jobs: Accounting Supervisor, Accounting Clerk IV, Accounting Manager, Accounting Director, Accounting Senior Manager, Managerial Accounting Manager, Cost Accounting Manager, Project Accounting Manager, Accounting Supervisor, Sr. |
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| Level of Education: SVP of Accounting Salaries with No Diploma, SVP of Accounting Salaries with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate, SVP of Accounting Salaries with an Associate's Degree, SVP of Accounting Salaries with a Bachelor's Degree, SVP of Accounting Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, SVP of Accounting Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Aerospace & Defense, Biotechnology, Business Services, Chemicals, Construction, Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Insurance, Internet, Media, MFG Durable, MFG Nondurable, Pharmaceuticals, Retail & Wholesale, Software & Networking, Telecom, Transportation | |
