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Treasurers and Controllers

	Median Wage (USD, 2024)	Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)	Projected Growth (2023-2033)
National Statistics	$161,700	75100	16.5%
State Statistics	-	-	-
City Statistics	-	-	-

Statistics

National

State

City

State

City

$161,700

Median Wage (USD, 2023)

75100

Projected Job Openings (2023-2033)

16.5%

Projected Growth (2023-2033)

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

Experience Requirements Overview

Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.

Education, Training and Experience

Required Level of Education: Bachelor's Degree

Related Work Experience: Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years

On-Site or In-Plant Training: N.A.

On-the-Job Training: None or short demonstration

Detailed Work Activities

Monitor flow of cash or other resources.
Monitor organizational compliance with regulations.
Prepare operational budgets.
Administer compensation or benefits programs.
Compile operational data.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.
Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Direct financial operations.
Supervise employees.
Direct financial operations.
Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
Conduct financial or regulatory audits.
Manage control system activities in organizations.
Approve expenditures.
Evaluate employee performance.
Establish interpersonal business relationships to facilitate work activities.
Direct financial operations.
Develop organizational policies or programs.
Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures.
Analyze financial records to improve efficiency.
Advise others on business or operational matters.
Advise others on business or operational matters.
Determine resource needs.
Recommend organizational process or policy changes.
Conduct employee training programs.
Collect payments for goods or services.
Calculate financial data.
Analyze financial records to improve budgeting or planning.
Determine pricing or monetary policies.
Advise others on business or operational matters.

Work Values

Achievement

Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

Working Conditions

Recognition

Relationships

Support

Independence

Tasks

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.
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Perform tax planning work.
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation.
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.

Work Styles

Achievement/Effort

Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.

Persistence

Initiative

Leadership

Cooperation

Concern for Others

Social Orientation

Self-Control

Stress Tolerance

Adaptability/Flexibility

Dependability

Attention to Detail

Integrity

Independence

Innovation

Analytical Thinking

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