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Treasurers and Controllers

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

Median salary (BLS)

$166,570

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$94k – $323k

Job outlook

+15% (much faster than average)

AI exposure

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports one wage for this occupational group, which covers 3 related roles — so read the median as an approximate group figure, and the range as the truer picture for this specific title. BLS source.

Early-career check: graduates of the matching programs below typically earn $112,000 ten years after starting college — an early-career figure, vs. the all-experience BLS median above. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.

Plan a path to Treasurers and Controllers

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Education

Typical entry: Bachelor's degree

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How to qualify

Estimate

Cost to qualify

$40,500–$153,000

Time to qualify

4.5 yr

Renewal

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  1. 1

    Bachelor's degree

    Degree

    Four years at public in-state rates — average published tuition & fees ≈ $11,610/yr, plus books. Private and out-of-state run higher; grant aid lowers most students' actual net price.

    $40,000–$150,000 · 4 years source

  2. 2

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Treasurers and Controllers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Treasurers and Controllers Intern

    Internship

    $47,155

    ~4 mos to advance

  2. Junior Treasurers and Controllers

    Entry / Junior

    $94,310

    ~2 yrs to advance

  3. Treasurers and Controllers

    Established

    $166,570

    ~3 yrs to advance

  4. Senior Treasurers and Controllers

    Senior

    $244,920

Internships are a common on-ramp here — they speed up landing that first role and improve your odds, which is why the Safe and High-ceiling plans build one in.

Key skills

A typical day

  • •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.

Fields of study

Any field

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