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Treasurers and Controllers - 11-3031.01

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Comptroller
Controller
Corporate Controller
Corporate Treasurer

Regional Controller
School Treasurer
Treasurer
Treasury Consultant

SOC Occupation Groups

11-0000	Management Occupations
11-3000	Operations Specialties Managers
11-3030	Financial Managers
11-3031.00	Financial Managers
11-3031.01	Treasurers and Controllers

Related Occupations

11-1011.00	Chief Executives
11-1021.00	General and Operations Managers Bright Outlook
11-3031.00	Financial Managers
11-3031.03	Investment Fund Managers
13-1111.00	Management Analysts
13-2011.00	Accountants and Auditors
13-2031.00	Budget Analysts
13-2051.00	Financial and Investment Analysts
13-2052.00	Personal Financial Advisors
13-2061.00	Financial Examiners

Tasks

Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
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.
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Perform tax planning work.
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.