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Military Financial Managers
Median Salary
81,368
Workforce Count
4,537
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Financial managers direct and coordinate financial management functions and serve as advisors to leadership in all matters pertaining to programming/budgeting, finance and accounting, and cost analysis. They perform managerial operations, including the establishment of performance standards and priorities for personnel, and security requirements for safeguarding assets. They are responsible for the management of financial operations and for providing advice on the effective use and redistribution of resources within fund limitations.
What is the work environment like?
Financial managers work primarily in offices.
How many people have this role in the Military?
4,537
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$145,258
2 Years
$77,024
6 Years
$145,258
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Officers are service members who plan, direct operations and manage enlisted personnel, developing a broad range of leadership-related skills.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
Financial managers may have an education in accounting, finance, or a related field. Job training for financial managers consists of classroom and on-the-job learning in various training environments. Like other officers, they complete a comprehensive training program covering responsibilities, military structure and etiquette, traditions, and leadership development. Job-specific training may include:
- Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
- Military finance and resource management
- Government accounting and budgeting systems
- Personnel management and evaluation
- Accounting and auditing
- Effective allocation of scarce resources
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Finance, General
- Accounting and Business/Management
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial Risk Management
- Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
- International Finance
- Financial Analytics
- Accounting and Computer Science
- Risk Management
- Public Finance
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What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Economics and Accounting
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Administrative
- Education and Training
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
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