Treasurers and Controllers

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

What you’d do

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.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.

Considerable preparation: most need a four-year bachelor's degree

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