Management Titles

Job Title in the United States Job Description

Chairman of the Board This is the person who presides over the Board of Directors.
This person leads and directs the board, which represents the
interests (the financial investment and wishes) of the
shareholders (individuals who own a part of the company).
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) This is the executive with primary decision-making authority.
This person is responsible for the operations and policies of
a company. This person coordinates operations between
divisions and departments in a company.
Vice President This is the executive who is typically responsible for the
operations of a department, division, or region of a company
(for example, the vice president of marketing).
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) This is the executive who is accountable for a company's
financial policies. This person is responsible for the
appropriate use of an organization's finances.
Manager This is the individual who is responsible for the daily
operations of a department or other team of employees. This
person may or may not be financially accountable for a
department.