Josh Aharonoff, CPA
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Finance & Accounting org chart 👩👩👧👧👥Each company needs to have a “chain of command”…with roles & responsibilities outlined for each member in the org.But depending on your company size & industry, that can all vary…Let’s take a look through some common Finance & Accounting org structures across different organizations:➡️ MICROTypical company size: less than 10 employeesMost common approach here is to outsource everything for a few reasons:• Odds are you don’t have enough work to justify a full time hire• Even if you do have enough work to go around, odds are you need a bit of a junior hire, a bit of a senior hire, and a bit of a CFO• Companies at this stage are often times cost conscientious, and you save money on payroll taxes & benefits when you hire an agencyShoutout to Mighty Digits for outsourced Finance & Accounting!➡️ SMALLTypical Company size: 10-20 employeesAt this stage, companies usually make their first in house hire as a senior role (manager, senior accountant / analyst), while continuing to outsource a junior role.For those who have enough work to hire an in house junior role, it would typically be a staff accountant / analyst➡️ MEDIUMTypical Company size:20-100 employeesNow comes some serious investing in Finance & AccountingIt’s common to start segregating your Finance & Accounting into both Accounting & FP&A…with multiple layers of review at each department.➡️ LARGETypical Company size: 100+ employeesThere’s no limit now to where things can go with your Finance & Accounting…most companies at this stage requires audits, and may have so much cash that they build out an entire treasury department.Companies can still be privately held…or can even go public, in which case the need for resources & oversight would increase.===As mentioned above, a lot of dependent on your team size, and industry…but the general idea is that the bigger an organization gets, the more need there is for oversight…and the more need for DELEGATING work.Each department has their own nuances in what is required…and each industry requires a different investment in resources.What have you seen in a Finance & Accounting org?Let us know by joining in on the convo in the comments below 👇
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Tevy Eliazaar, CA
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Hi Josh Aharonoff, CPA,This is a great OC for accounting & finance function. I have comment about the audit dept/division. Would it create conflict of interest or idenpendency issue if audit functio is under CFO, or Accounting & Finance function? It will be more objective if this function report directly to CEO/the Board. Let me know your thought.And, thanks again for the chart you shared Josh Aharonoff, CPA
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Marie Speakman 🤖
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This is a great chart what do you use to produce Josh Aharonoff, CPA lots of detail in this
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Denise Probert, CPA, CGMA
I help individuals and teams know how to use accounting & finance information to make and evaluate strategic decisions | LinkedIn Learning Instructor | FP&A, Financial Acumen & Leadership Coach & Consultant | Professor
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This is great, Josh! I appreciate the breakdown per compant size. Very useful.
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Jeetain Kumar, FMVA®, FPWM™
CFA® L-1 Candidate || Certified FMVA® || Certified CBCA® || FPWM™ Professional || ESG & Macabacus Specialist ||MBA in Core Finance & Financial Consulting (KPMG) Graduated in Aerospace Engineering
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Thank you for posting this valuable & knowledge content.
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Aleksandar Stojanović, MSc.
Scaling Tech Startups & SME’s with ARR $1M-$50M | $300K+ in Client Savings | Keynote Speaker | 1:1 Coaching | Fractional CFO | Advisor | Board Member
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Josh, great breakdown! What are your thoughts on incorporating specialized financial roles earlier in the growth stages of SaaS companies?
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Mitch Petracca, CPA
I maximize M&A transactions through financial insights, QoE, diligence, modeling, and valuations
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Josh Aharonoff, CPA best graphics in the game! What program do you use?
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Zane Stevens CA (SA)
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As an #outsourcedaccounting expert 😉 I feel compelled to note that outsourced accounting is still a great option for small businesses.Additionally, it can be a great way to supplement a team in the medium scenario, especially as you are growing.Finally, large entities can use it for special projects or project where it would be a distraction to normal operations or you do not have the skills internally.#smallbusiness
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Awesome breakdown 👏 thank you for sharing such informative insights
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Duke Heninger, CPA
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I’ve worked micro, small, and medium. The many “hats” helped me gain a wide breadth of financial experience.
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Amit Kumar
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In small companies, outsourcing is common due to limited work. As firms grow, in-house roles expand, especially in medium to large organizations, necessitating specialized divisions like Accounting and FP&A.
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I mean most of the #mba students or aspirants wants there journey to find a way in #finance for that one will have to analyse the position-post-flow of any particular #finance organisation..This chart would be a game Changer.#financecareers #accounting
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Josh Aharonoff, CPA
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Finance & Accounting org chart 👩👩👧👧👥Each company needs to have a “chain of command”…with roles & responsibilities outlined for each member in the org.But depending on your company size & industry, that can all vary…Let’s take a look through some common Finance & Accounting org structures across different organizations:➡️ MICROTypical company size: less than 10 employeesMost common approach here is to outsource everything for a few reasons:• Odds are you don’t have enough work to justify a full time hire• Even if you do have enough work to go around, odds are you need a bit of a junior hire, a bit of a senior hire, and a bit of a CFO• Companies at this stage are often times cost conscientious, and you save money on payroll taxes & benefits when you hire an agencyShoutout to Mighty Digits for outsourced Finance & Accounting!➡️ SMALLTypical Company size: 10-20 employeesAt this stage, companies usually make their first in house hire as a senior role (manager, senior accountant / analyst), while continuing to outsource a junior role.For those who have enough work to hire an in house junior role, it would typically be a staff accountant / analyst➡️ MEDIUMTypical Company size:20-100 employeesNow comes some serious investing in Finance & AccountingIt’s common to start segregating your Finance & Accounting into both Accounting & FP&A…with multiple layers of review at each department.➡️ LARGETypical Company size: 100+ employeesThere’s no limit now to where things can go with your Finance & Accounting…most companies at this stage requires audits, and may have so much cash that they build out an entire treasury department.Companies can still be privately held…or can even go public, in which case the need for resources & oversight would increase.===As mentioned above, a lot of dependent on your team size, and industry…but the general idea is that the bigger an organization gets, the more need there is for oversight…and the more need for DELEGATING work.Each department has their own nuances in what is required…and each industry requires a different investment in resources.What have you seen in a Finance & Accounting org?Let us know by joining in on the convo in the comments below 👇
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Very important for those considering a career in Finance & Accounting
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An organizational chart shows the internal structure of an organization or company#financeandaccounting #organization #charts #smallbusinessfinance #mediumbusiness #largebusiness #finance #roles Great work and informative Josh Aharonoff, CPA
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Best presentation of Finance & Accounting org.
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Nick Manuelli
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Happy Friday everyone! For all my visual learners out there this is a great and easy to understand Finance & Accounting organizational chart. The first step to ensure you have a strong "chain of command" is hiring the right talent for your team who align with your companies values and goals. Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither will be your Finance & Accounting team. Feel free to send me a message or email (nmanuelli@kforce.com) to see how I can support your team. #accountingandfinance #accountingcareers #hiring #teambuilding
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Finance & Accounting org chart 👩👩👧👧👥Each company needs to have a “chain of command”…with roles & responsibilities outlined for each member in the org.But depending on your company size & industry, that can all vary…Let’s take a look through some common Finance & Accounting org structures across different organizations:➡️ MICROTypical company size: less than 10 employeesMost common approach here is to outsource everything for a few reasons:Odds are you don’t have enough work to justify a full time hireEven if you do have enough work to go around, odds are you need a bit of a junior hire, a bit of a senior hire, and a bit of a CFOCompanies at this stage are often times cost conscientious, and you save money on payroll taxes & benefits when you hire an agencyShoutout toMighty Digits 😃for outsourced Finance & Accounting!➡️ SMALLTypical Company size: 10-20 employeesAt this stage, companies usually make their first in house hire as a senior role (manager, senior accountant / analyst), while continuing to outsource a junior role.For those who have enough work to hire an in house junior role, it would typically be a staff accountant / analyst➡️ MEDIUMTypical Company size:20-100 employeesNow comes some serious investing in Finance & AccountingIt’s common to start segregating your Finance & Accounting into both Accounting & FP&A…with multiple layers of review at each department.➡️ LARGETypical Company size: 100+ employeesThere’s no limit now to where things can go with your Finance & Accounting…most companies at this stage requires audits, and may have so much cash that they build out an entire treasury department.Companies can still be privately held…or can even go public, in which case the need for resources & oversight would increase.===As mentioned above, a lot of dependent on your team size, and industry…but the general idea is that the bigger an organization gets, the more need there is for oversight…and the more need for DELEGATING work.Each department has their own nuances in what is required…and each industry requires a different investment in resources.What have you seen in a Finance & Accounting org?Let us know by joining in on the convo in the comments belowPS: Looking for Financial advice or a dedicated accounting team for your company?Book a meeting with us here to learn more: 👉 https://bit.ly/47dbyWR
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Finance & Accounting org chart 👩👩👧👧👥Each company needs to have a “chain of command”…with roles & responsibilities outlined for each member in the org.But depending on your company size & industry, that can all vary…Let’s take a look through some common Finance & Accounting org structures across different organizations:➡️ MICROTypical company size: less than 10 employeesMost common approach here is to outsource everything for a few reasons:• Odds are you don’t have enough work to justify a full time hire• Even if you do have enough work to go around, odds are you need a bit of a junior hire, a bit of a senior hire, and a bit of a CFO• Companies at this stage are often times cost conscientious, and you save money on payroll taxes & benefits when you hire an agency➡️ SMALLTypical Company size: 10-20 employeesAt this stage, companies usually make their first in house hire as a senior role (manager, senior accountant / analyst), while continuing to outsource a junior role.For those who have enough work to hire an in house junior role, it would typically be a staff accountant / analyst➡️ MEDIUMTypical Company size:20-100 employeesNow comes some serious investing in Finance & AccountingIt’s common to start segregating your Finance & Accounting into both Accounting & FP&A…with multiple layers of review at each department.➡️ LARGETypical Company size: 100+ employeesThere’s no limit now to where things can go with your Finance & Accounting…most companies at this stage requires audits, and may have so much cash that they build out an entire treasury department.Companies can still be privately held…or can even go public, in which case the need for resources & oversight would increase.===As mentioned above, a lot of dependent on your team size, and industry…but the general idea is that the bigger an organization gets, the more need there is for oversight…and the more need for DELEGATING work.Each department has their own nuances in what is required…and each industry requires a different investment in resources.What have you seen in a Finance & Accounting org?Let us know by joining in on the convo in the comments below 👇
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Josh Aharonoff, CPA
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The Tree of Finance & Accounting 🌳🍓🍏Follow these steps to build our your Finance & Accounting function:1️⃣ Knowledge 🌰 (seed)Before you can do anything in a Finance & Accounting department…you need knowledge. Knowledge of how to run things.Knowledge of how to prepare things.Knowledge of how to present things…Your Finance & Accounting department is as strong as the knowledge it is capable of possessing.2️⃣ Software & Data Management 🌱 (roots)Your data integrity is the root to all of four financial reporting.as the saying goes, garbage in 🗑️, garbage out 🗑️These days, your financial data need not remain on a piece of paper of a binder.Invest in the right tools & software to set the right **roots** for your financial reporting3️⃣ Standard Operating procedures (SOPs) 🪵 (trunk)As your Finance & Accounting department grows, you’ll need a way to delegate work accordingly. That’s where Standard Operating Procedures come into play.Create a knowledge repository for how all financial operations are managed in your organization.Use these SOPS to onboard new staff members, and to promote existing staff members to more senior positions.4️⃣ Resources 🌲 (branches)Once you have the knowledge, the clean data, and the proper SOPs, it’s time BRANCH OUT andinvest the right level of resources into your Finance & Accounting function.It may be a new bookkeeper…or a controller…or even a CFO.These branches will help carry the fruits of the insights from your Finance & Accounting function.5️⃣ Business insights 🍊🍇 (fruits)When you’ve made it this far, you can now enjoy the fruits of your labor.These insights will help you run your business more effectively, and make more strategic decisions.===Building a Finance & Accounting function is not easy…and takes a lot of work.Get it right, and you’ll be thanking yourself with the fruits of your labor for many years to come.What do you feel is integral in setting up a Finance & Accounting function?Let us know by joining in on the discussion in the comments below 👇
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I would just like to further comment on 2 things since I cant sleep because of too much coffee:Data integrity is indeed important as the system is our book. We are in modern era where we no longer have to use working sheet, paper, etc. Thus, to be able to reflect true performance of one company, need to ensure we have the right system, software and data management. Data management should include accuracy of data from inputs.SOPs are also important. People come and go and oftentimes training gap are inevitable. Hence for sustainability, SOPs especially for already established processes should be put in place.
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