__________________________________________ Conventional Occupations: Treasurers and ControllersConventional–
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! e job openings listed here are shared with Financial
Managers, Branch or Department.Direct fi nancial activities, such as planning, pro-
curement, and investments, for all or part of an
organization. Prepare and fi le annual tax returns or
prepare fi nancial information so that outside accoun-
tants can complete tax returns. Prepare or direct
preparation of fi nancial statements, business activ-
ity reports, fi nancial position forecasts, annual bud-
gets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Supervise employees performing fi nancial report-
ing, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and
budgeting duties. Delegate authority for the receipt,
disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of
funds, securities, and fi nancial instruments. Main-
tain current knowledge of organizational policies
and procedures, federal and state policies and direc-
tives, and current accounting standards. Conduct or
coordinate audits of company accounts and fi nancial
transactions to ensure compliance with state and fed-
eral requirements and statutes. Receive and record
requests for disbursements; authorize disbursements
in accordance with policies and procedures. Monitor
fi nancial activities and details such as reserve levels
to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements
are met. Monitor and evaluate the performance of
accounting and other fi nancial staff ; recommend and
implement personnel actions such as promotions and
dismissals. Develop and maintain relationships with
banking, insurance, and non-organizational account-
ing personnel in order to facilitate fi nancial activities.
Coordinate and direct the fi nancial planning, bud-
geting, procurement, or investment activities of all or
part of an organization. Develop internal control pol-
icies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as
budget administration, cash and credit management,
and accounting. Analyze the fi nancial details of past,
present, and expected operations in order to identify
development opportunities and areas where improve-
ment is needed. Advise management on short-term
and long-term fi nancial objectives, policies, and
actions. Provide direction and assistance to other
organizational units regarding accounting and bud-
geting policies and procedures and effi cient controlsavings bonds, money orders, and cashier’s checks,
using computerized information about customers to
tailor recommendations. Perform clerical tasks such
as typing, fi ling, and microfi lm photography. Mon-
itor bank vaults to ensure cash balances are correct.
Order a supply of cash to meet daily needs. Sort and
fi l e d e p o s i t s l i p s a n d c h e c k s. R e c e i v e a n d c o u n t d a i l y
inventories of cash, drafts, and travelers’ checks. Pro-
cess and maintain records of customer loans. Count,
verify, and post armored car deposits. Carry out spe-
cial services for customers, such as ordering bank
cards and checks. Compute fi nancial fees, interest,
and service charges. Obtain and process information
required for the provision of services, such as opening
accounts, savings plans, and purchasing bonds.
GOE—Interest Area/Cluster: 06. Finance and
Insurance. Work Group: 06.04. Finance/Insurance
Customer Service. Other Jobs in " is Work Group:
Bill and Account Collectors; Loan Interviewers and
Clerks; New Accounts Clerks.
Skills: Service Orientation; Mathematics.
Education and Training Program: Banking and
Financial Support Services. Related Knowledge/
Courses: Customer and Personal Service; Sales and
Marketing; English Language; Clerical Practices.
Work Env ironment : Indoors; more often standing
than sitting; using hands on objects, tools, or con-
trols; repetitive motions.Treasurers and Controllers
! Personality Code: CE! Education/Training Required: Work
experience plus degree
! Annual Earnings: $95,310
! Beginning Wage: $51,910
! Earnings Growth Potential: High
! Growth: 12.6%
! Annual Job Openings: 57,589
! Self-Employed: 4.6%
! Part-Time: 4.2%