What are the typical responsibilities of an accounting manager?

An accounting manager, who generally is required to have at least a BA in Accounting, Finance or Business, likely will report to the CFO of a company. While there are various types of accounting managers, in most cases they are responsible for overseeing the accounting staff across the various accounting areas and making certain that the appropriate financial documents are prepared and completed with integrity, security and in a timely fashion in compliance with state and federal regulations.