As of June 2026, Treasurers and Controllers has an AI-exposure score of 67/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.
Treasurers and Controllers
More exposed than 84% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$166,570. About 74,600 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).
Pay & demand figures are US medians (BLS, in USD) — your local figures will differ. Your exposure score applies broadly.
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Your tasks, by AI exposure
- Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
- Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
- Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
- Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
- Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
- Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
- Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
- Perform tax planning work.
- Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
- Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
- 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.
- Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
- Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
- Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
- Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
- Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
- Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (85%).
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Treasurers and Controllers — median pay by US state (BLS OEWS, USD)
Median annual wage, in USD. US national: US$166,570. More states are being added.