Exploring Key Roles: Accounting Manager vs. Controller vs. Chief Financial Officer

Podcast

February 23, 2025

In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s Government Contracting podcast, host Jonathan Reid, Director, is joined by Mike Cippel, Managing Director, to discuss the job differences between accounting managers, controllers and chief financial officers (CFO). 

Tune in to learn more about:

  • The definition of an accounting manager, controller and CFO  
  • Key differences between the three roles
  • Responsibilities expected in these roles
  • Requirement to hold the positions 
  • What type of work environment to expect 
  • Skills needed to succeed in each role

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Traci Shepps

Government Contracting Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Jonathan Reid

Outsourced Accounting Services

Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

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Michael G. Cippel

Advisory Services

Managing Director, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC