U.S. Decennial Census. The Springfield-Branson, Missouri Combined Metropolitan Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of seven counties in southwestern Missouri, anchored by the city of Springfield - the state's third largest city.
DEFINITION of 'Chief Financial Officer-CFO'. The senior manager responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an entire company. The CFO's duties include financial planning and monitoring cash flow. He or she analyzes the company's financial strengths and weaknesses and suggests plans for improvement.REAKING DOWN 'Chief Financial Officer-CFO'. The CFO reports to the president, but has a major say in the company's capital structure, investments and how the company manages its income and expenses. The CFO works closely with other executives and plays a major role in any company's success, especially in the long run.
The executive position responsible for a company's investment portfolios. The chief investment officer (CIO) usually oversees a team of professionals that have responsibilities such as managing and monitoring investment activity, managing pensions, working with external analysts and maintaining good investor relations.They will also develop short-term and long-term investment policies.he role of the CIO is often combined with other areas of finance within a company and taken on by the chief financial officer (CFO). The corporate title CFO is seen much more often than the CIO.