Treasurers & Controllers
Comptroller, Controller, Corporate Treasurer, Treasurer
What they do:
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
- Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Knowledge
Business
- accounting and economics
- management
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it
Abilities
Math
- add, subtract, multiply, or divide
- choose the right type of math to solve a problem
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- communicate by writing
Ideas and Logic
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
- use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include data, detail, and regular routines.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Leadership Orientation
- Achievement Orientation
- Intellectual Curiosity
- Cautiousness
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
- Microsoft Dynamics
- SAP software Hot Technology In Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint Hot Technology In Demand
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooks Hot Technology In Demand
- Sage 50 Accounting
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 4)
bachelor's degree or
master's degree
usually needed
master's degree
usually needed
Job Outlook
Bright
New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
Explore More
You might like a career in one of these industries:
See more details at O*NET OnLine about Treasurers & Controllers.