Treasurers and Controllers
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
- Tasks
- 22 tasks16 core, 6 supplemental
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- ManagementOne of its 59 occupations
- Code
- 11-3031.01SOC 2018: 11-3031
What the work is made of
16 core tasks and 6 supplemental, each quoted as published, with the survey it came from.
Core: central to the jobSupplemental: done by some, not all
- Task 1. Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.Core taskTask 8870Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 2. Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.Core taskTask 8858Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 3. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.Core taskTask 8864Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 4. Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.Core taskTask 20168Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 5. Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.Core taskTask 8861Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 6. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.Core taskTask 8866Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 7. Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.Core taskTask 8865Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 8. Receive cash and checks and make deposits.Core taskTask 8872Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 9. Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.Core taskTask 8856Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 10. Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.Core taskTask 8863Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 11. Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.Core taskTask 8867Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 12. Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.Core taskTask 8860Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 13. Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.Core taskTask 8868Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 14. Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.Core taskTask 8859Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 15. Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.Core taskTask 8869Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 16. Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.Core taskTask 8871Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 17. Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.Supplemental taskTask 8855Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 18. Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.Supplemental taskTask 8857Rated by 24 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 19. Perform tax planning work.Supplemental taskTask 8874Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 20. Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.Supplemental taskTask 8873Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 21. 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.Supplemental taskTask 20169Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
- Task 22. Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.Supplemental taskTask 8875Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2020
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How we copy and credit sources- Published byO*NET 29.0, U.S. Department of LaborEmployment and Training Administration
- ClassificationStandard Occupational Classification 2018, 11-3031
- LicenseCC BY 4.0Free to copy and reuse, with credit
- Changed by usNothing.
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