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How exposed to AI is a Treasurers and Controller?

Of the 22 tasks O*NET lists for treasurers and controllers, 3 could be done in half the time with a chat window today. 7 cannot be sped up at all. Here is which.

Exposure means published research judged an AI could halve the time a task takes, at the same quality. It does not mean the task stops needing a person. How to read this

Also called
ComptrollerControllerCorporate ControllerCorporate TreasurerRegional ControllerSchool TreasurerTreasurerTreasury Consultant
Reachable today Needs software built first Cannot be sped up
22
tasks rated for this occupation
96%
hold a degree, from a survey of 25
681k
people do this job in the US
30 of 56
least protected in management

Every task, and what AI can do with it

These are O*NET's task statements for this occupation, exactly as written, sorted into the three bands by the ratings behind this report. Nothing has been reworded.

Reachable with a chat window today

3
  • Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations
  • Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting
  • Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies

Only with software built on top

12
  • Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization
  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals
  • 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
  • Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards
  • Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
  • Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas
  • Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns
  • Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties
  • Perform tax planning work
  • Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions
  • Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items

Cannot be sped up

7
  • 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
  • Receive cash and checks and make deposits
  • 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
What this does not say

This is not a prediction about your job

Nobody surveyed an employer. Tasks are counted equally, so a percentage here is a share of the list rather than a share of your week. And the ratings were made in 2023, which makes every figure a floor rather than a ceiling.

It must never be used to select anyone for redundancy. The full limits are here.

Where to go next

This is the standard task list for the title. The useful next question is which of the tasks you actually do should go near AI, and which should not.

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Exposure ratings from Eloundou, Manning, Mishkin and Rock, GPTs are GPTs: Labor market impact potential of LLMs, Science 384, 1306–1308, 2024, used under the MIT licence. This page includes information from the O*NET Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. People Team AI has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications. Employment figures from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.