11-3031.01 · Task explorer
Treasurers and Controllers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet
Direct financial activities, such as planning, procurement, and investments for all or part of an organization.
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This source lists 22 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 9 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.
Task source dates: 08/2026.
22 tasks shown
Core · Task 20168 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
Core · Task 8870 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
Core · Task 8864 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
Core · Task 8858 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
Core · Task 8861 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Core · Task 8868 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Advise management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.
Core · Task 8865 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
Core · Task 8856 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Core · Task 8866 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Core · Task 8872 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
Core · Task 8867 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
Core · Task 8859 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
Core · Task 8863 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
Supplemental · Task 8855 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Prepare and file annual tax returns or prepare financial information so that outside accountants can complete tax returns.
Supplemental · Task 8857 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
Supplemental · Task 8873 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Compute, withhold, and account for all payroll deductions.
Supplemental · Task 20169 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
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.
Supplemental · Task 8860 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes.
Supplemental · Task 8874 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Perform tax planning work.
Supplemental · Task 8869 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures and efficient control and utilization of financial resources.
Supplemental · Task 8875 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Determine depreciation rates to apply to capitalized items and advise management on actions regarding the purchase, lease, or disposal of such items.
Supplemental · Task 8871 · 08/2026 · Occupational Expert
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
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