Treasurers and Controllers

What the job really is

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

At a glance

• Sector: Management
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-3031
• O*NET job zone: 4 — considerable preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
• Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
• Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
• Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
• Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.

Tools and technology

Accounting software, Hypertext markup language HTML, Intuit QuickBooks, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Word, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management

What employers expect you to already be comfortable with.

Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Accountants and Auditors
• Financial Examiners
• Chief Executives
• Financial Managers
• Budget Analysts
• Personal Financial Advisors
• Investment Fund Managers
• Management Analysts

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 4 (considerable preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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