Module 02

Structure

Financial architecture and governance. Build the framework - policies, controls, documentation and reporting structure-that supports sustainable growth.

Governance Design
Control Framework
Documentation

Financial Architecture Blueprint

A visual representation of how Atlas Structure builds integrated financial governance.

CHART OF ACCOUNTS & DATA STRUCTUREPOLICIES & PROCEDURESCONTROLS & APPROVALSREPORTING FRAMEWORK

The Layers of Structure

Governance & Policies

Layer 01

Financial policies, authority matrices, and decision-making frameworks that define how the business operates.

Financial policy manualDelegation of authorityCompliance framework

Controls & Approvals

Layer 02

Approval workflows, segregation of duties, and control activities that protect assets and ensure accountability.

Approval hierarchiesSegregation of dutiesControl documentation

Documentation & Audit Trail

Layer 03

Complete record-keeping, documentation standards, and audit trails that support transparency and compliance.

Process documentationRecord retentionAudit trail integrity

Reporting Structure

Layer 04

Management reporting framework, KPIs, and dashboards that translate data into decision-useful information.

Report architectureKPI frameworkDashboard design

Why Structure Matters

01

Scalability

Structure that grows with you without requiring constant redesign.

02

Control

Clear authority and accountability at every level of the organization.

03

Confidence

Stakeholders trust financial information backed by strong governance.

Build Financial Architecture

Design governance frameworks that scale with your business.

Design Your Structure