| chief financial officer | |
noun | |
| the corporate executive having financial authority to make appropriations and authorize expenditures for a firm |
Chief Financial Officer - CFO
This is the senior manager who is responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an entire company. This includes signing checks, monitoring cash flow, and financial planning.
Investopedia Commentary
The CFO is similar to a treasurer or controller.
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See also: Chief Executive Officer - CEO, Chief Operating Officer - COO
Also spelled: CFO