Managing the Accounting Department

Welcome to a management course that helps CFOs and Controllers lead the Accounting Department. It is essential that the Accounting Department have a Vision which is aligned with the Business goals. Controllers must also be comfortable with wearing multiple 'hats' in the business. The head of the Accounting Department must be skilled in a variety of leadership skills, technical skills, managerial skills and current management techniquest.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand and describe their Vision for the Accounting Department 
  
• Understand the tradeoff of wearing Multiple Hats
  
• Learn Servant Leadership concepts as well as Leadership characteristics
  
• Learn the importance of implementing Lean Office techniques within the Accounting Department
  
• Understand their role in managing Employees  
  
• Recruit Retain Develop and Correct Mistakes

Key Topics:

• Accounting
  
• Leadership
  
• Management

Designed for: Certified Public Accountants and professionals in Industry

Level: Intermediate

Instructor: James Lindell

Developer: James T. Lindell

CPE Credits: 4

Area(s) of Study: Business Management & Organization - Non-technical

Prerequisite: None