The content of the following job description is based on the assumption that the CFO has proper staffing to address accounting and treasury functions. If not, the CFO is probably really fufilling the job of a controller, while also handling cash management and risk planning activities on the side. See the controller and treasurer job descriptions for more information. Also, note that this position is frequently filled by people with strong fund-raising backgrounds, rather than those with accounting expertise; this is particularly likely to be the case when a strong controller is on staff who can handle all accounting functions.