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Treasurers and Controllers

Job Zone 4 - Considerable preparation needed

Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $166,570/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$94,310$323,270

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +14.8% projected growth, 20242034 — much faster than average.

About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills
Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingComplex Problem SolvingManagement of Financial ResourcesSpeakingActive ListeningMonitoringMathematicsWriting
Top knowledge areas
Economics and AccountingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesCustomer and Personal ServiceLaw and GovernmentComputers and Electronics
Core tasks

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.

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.

Receive cash and checks and make deposits.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Treasurers and Controllers?

The median pay for Treasurers and Controllers is $166,570 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Treasurers and Controllers?

Employment for Treasurers and Controllers is projected to change +14.8% from 2024 to 2034 - much faster than average.

What education is typically required for Treasurers and Controllers?

Typical entry-level education: Bachelor's degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Treasurers and Controllers?

About 74,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.