Treasurers and Controllers
SOC: 11-3031.01 · Job Zone 5 (Extensive preparation)
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
AI Impact Summary
Treasurers and Controllers faces moderate AI displacement risk with a score of 36/100. Significant displacement is estimated between 2041 and 2051. Of 22 analyzed tasks, 7 are highly automatable, particularly in routine_cognitive. Strong protective factors — including social intelligence, creativity, or regulatory barriers — significantly reduce effective risk.
Protective Factors
Total protective discount: 25.7%
Skill Analysis
AI-Vulnerable Skills (6)
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Programming is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
AI-Resistant Skills (7)
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Instructing is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Manual Dexterity is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
AI-Augmented Skills (5)
Recommendations
Skills to Develop
These skills are at risk from AI automation. Treasurers and Controllers professionals should diversify beyond them.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Reading Comprehension
High reliance on Reading Comprehension is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Mathematics
High reliance on Mathematics is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Information Ordering
High reliance on Information Ordering is a risk area. Consider developing complementary AI-resistant skills to maintain value.
- Memorization
Memorization is AI-vulnerable but has moderate importance in this role. AI tools may handle this; focus on higher-value skills.
Skills to Leverage
These human-centric skills remain difficult for AI to replicate. Double down here.
- Complex Problem Solving
Complex Problem Solving is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Coordination
Coordination is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Social Perceptiveness
Social Perceptiveness is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Persuasion
Persuasion is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
- Negotiation
Negotiation is AI-resistant — strengthening this skill provides durable career protection.
Tools to Adopt
AI can amplify these skills. Learn the tools that augment rather than replace your work.
- Judgment and Decision Making
Judgment and Decision Making will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Active Learning
Active Learning will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Writing
Writing will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
- Systems Analysis
Systems Analysis will be enhanced by AI. Develop expertise in using AI tools for this skill to increase productivity.
Task Breakdown
22 tasks analyzed
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
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.
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation.
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
Perform tax planning work.
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.
| Task | Category | AI Capability | Risk Score | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 8% |
| Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization. | Non-Routine Analytical | 45 | 45.0 | 8% |
| Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting. | Non-Routine Analytical | 50 | 47.0 | 6% |
| Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
| Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 8% |
| Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 6% |
| Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 8% |
| Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 20 | 23.0 | 6% |
| Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 6% |
| Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations. | Non-Routine Analytical | 60 | 51.0 | 5% |
| Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns. | Routine Cognitive | 85 | 83.2 | 2% |
| Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 5% |
| Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 5% |
| Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures. | Routine Cognitive | 90 | 85.2 | 3% |
| Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 15 | 21.0 | 2% |
| Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions. | Routine Cognitive | 95 | 87.2 | 2% |
| Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes. | Non-Routine Analytical | 70 | 55.0 | 5% |
| Handle all aspects of employee insurance, benefits, and casualty programs, including monitoring changes in health insurance regulations and creating budgets for benefits and worker's compensation. | Routine Cognitive | 80 | 81.2 | 2% |
| Receive cash and checks and make deposits. | Routine Cognitive | 60 | 73.2 | 2% |
| Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas. | Non-Routine Interpersonal | 30 | 27.0 | 3% |
| Perform tax planning work. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
| Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items. | Non-Routine Analytical | 65 | 53.0 | 3% |
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