Offices that are responsible for planning and managing the financial affairs of an organization. Tasks may include preparing and analyzing financial statements, reports and budget requests; assisting in financial planning; projecting expenditures; maintaining fiscal controls; managing all phases of the budget process; selecting, installing and managing a cost-effective and efficient accounting system; and managing department fiscal operations including payroll, accounts payable and receivable, purchase orders, loan servicing and loan accounts, and review and development of fiscal policies and procedures.