I have become a pseudo lawyer and so spend my day negotiating agreements, mortgages, etc.
CAREER
Treasurers and Controllers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$131,710
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+16.8% (much faster than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What Treasurers and Controllers Do
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
Other Job Titles Treasurers and Controllers May Have
Comptroller, Controller, Corporate Treasurer, Treasurer
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
I don't have a typical work day. I get bored if I don't have a lot of variety. I turn on my computer, enter bills, & pay those that are due within 10 days. I write a monthly BRING Insider newsletter that goes out with the paychecks; I use a publishing program for that. I am safety coordinator so I write up the minutes from the last meeting. I send out the staff schedule for our quarterly community newsletter. I fill out forms for our health insurance renewal & do customer count data entry.
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- 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.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Treasurers and Controllers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (56%)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Accounting and Finance
Graduate
Business Administration and Management, General
Suggested Path
High School
Bachelor
Mathematics, General
Graduate
Financial Mathematics
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
Become active in professional organizations.
Always continue learning. Find a mentor. We had a CPA on our finance committee who acted as a mentor to me. She always challenged me to learn and understand more about audit standards. My company was just audited again (we have an annual audit) and we had a clean audit. I have worked very hard to have my books darn near perfect. Yet I do make mistakes. Be open to people looking at what you do & let them help you. I always have other people check my bookkeeping & proofread my writing.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Middle School Students
Treasurer
Stay focused in school, and try as many new things/events/activities as possible.
While it’s not exactly what I do today, my lifelong interest in business began as a child. I used to help my grandmother sell produce and count coins at her vegetable stand. That’s how I learned to count and became fascinated with pricing and profit. I also began my own babysitting service when I was 12 years old. The skills I gained through those early experiences — and the pride I felt at becoming more independent — helped shape my career as an adult.
College Students
Everyone
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