Oversee financial department employees, including financial assistants and accountantsContract outside services for tax preparation, auditing, banking, investments, and other financial needs as necessaryTrack the company's financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvementSeek out methods for minimising financial risk to the companyResearch and analyse financial reports and market trendsProvide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in long-term and short-term decision makingReview financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports