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Treasurers and Controllers

SOC 11-3031.01Job Zone 4 · Considerable Preparationv.26.05

Context coveredThis framework covers treasury and controllership functions within mid-to-large corporate and institutional environments, spanning cash management, financial planning, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and strategic financial leadership.

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Emerging
Entry / Apprentice
  1. Cash receipts and checks — record and deposit accurately under direct supervision in a corporate treasury or accounting office.
  2. Disbursement requests — receive, log, and route for authorization in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
  3. Accounting software and spreadsheet tools — enter financial data and generate basic reports under guidance from a senior controller.
  4. Financial regulations and compliance requirements — identify relevant legal obligations by reading and summarizing applicable guidelines for review by a supervisor.
  5. Cash flow reports — compile and organize data from ERP systems to support monitoring of reserve levels under direction.
  6. Budget administration procedures — follow established internal control policies when processing routine budget transactions in a departmental setting.
  7. Banking and insurance contacts — communicate basic account or policy inquiries to external personnel under the guidance of a senior treasurer.
  8. Mathematical calculations — apply arithmetic and basic financial formulas to verify transaction accuracy in a high-volume accounting environment.
  9. Financial documentation — draft routine written summaries of disbursements and receipts for review and approval by supervising staff.
  10. Active listening skills — attend and take notes during financial planning meetings to capture key decisions and action items for the team.
Developing
Mid-level / Established
  1. Cash flow and reserve levels — monitor daily financial activity using ERP and business intelligence software to flag potential compliance gaps without constant oversight.
  2. Disbursement authorizations — evaluate and approve routine requests independently, applying company policies to ensure proper custody and control of funds.
  3. Budget administration cycle — coordinate recurring budgeting tasks across departments, adapting standard procedures to address moderate variations in organizational needs.
  4. Internal banking relationships — maintain ongoing communication with banking and external accounting personnel to facilitate routine financial transactions and reporting.
  5. Financial controls compliance — apply and enforce internal control guidelines for cash and credit management in a mid-sized organizational finance function.
  6. Investment surplus data — analyze current reserve and liquidity positions using financial analysis software and prepare preliminary recommendations for management review.
  7. Accounting and ERP systems — configure and troubleshoot standard reporting functions to support accurate financial record-keeping across operating units.
  8. Regulatory filings and disclosures — prepare and review documentation to confirm adherence to legal requirements, resolving common discrepancies with moderate independence.
  9. Cross-functional coordination — liaise with procurement, HR, and operations teams to align financial planning inputs with departmental budgetary constraints.
  10. Time-sensitive financial decisions — apply sound judgment to prioritize competing disbursement and funding requests during peak fiscal periods in a corporate finance setting.
Proficient
Senior / Expert IC
  1. Fund procurement and surplus investment strategy — evaluate organizational capital needs and market conditions autonomously to recommend optimal financing and investment options to executive leadership.
  2. Financial planning and budgeting programs — direct the full annual budget cycle for multiple organizational units, resolving non-routine variances and reallocating resources as conditions change.
  3. Internal control framework — design, document, and implement comprehensive policies governing budget administration, cash management, credit, and accounting across the enterprise.
  4. Delegated financial authority — assign and oversee disbursement, banking, and custody responsibilities to subordinate staff, ensuring accountability and segregation of duties.
  5. Regulatory and legal compliance — proactively monitor changes in financial regulations and adapt organizational procedures to maintain continuous compliance across all treasury operations.
  6. External stakeholder relationships — cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with banks, insurers, auditors, and external accountants to optimize financial service arrangements.
  7. Complex problem resolution — apply inductive and deductive reasoning to diagnose systemic financial control weaknesses and develop corrective action plans in high-stakes environments.
  8. Business intelligence and financial analysis tools — leverage advanced software to perform scenario modeling, sensitivity analysis, and variance reporting that informs senior decision-making.
  9. Financial risk assessment — evaluate treasury and credit exposures using systems analysis techniques, identifying interdependencies and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
  10. Written financial communications — author detailed policy documents, board reports, and regulatory submissions that translate complex financial data into clear, accurate narratives.
Advanced
Lead / Principal / Executive
  1. Organizational financial strategy — set the long-term treasury and controllership direction for the enterprise, aligning capital structure, liquidity policy, and investment philosophy with corporate objectives.
  2. Enterprise-wide internal control architecture — establish governance frameworks and oversight mechanisms that embed financial integrity across all business units and geographies.
  3. Executive leadership in financial operations — lead and develop a high-performing treasury and controller team, building succession depth and elevating technical and managerial capabilities organization-wide.
  4. Strategic banking and capital market relationships — negotiate and steward high-value agreements with financial institutions, rating agencies, and investment partners at the executive level.
  5. Board and audit committee reporting — present comprehensive financial performance analyses, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations directly to boards of directors and external auditors.
  6. Cross-functional financial integration — orchestrate alignment between treasury, accounting, legal, HR, and operations leadership to ensure coherent enterprise resource allocation and financial planning.
  7. Regulatory and legislative influence — represent the organization in engagements with regulators, industry bodies, and policymakers to shape financial compliance standards affecting the sector.
  8. Technology investment and transformation — champion adoption of ERP, CRM, and business intelligence platforms at the organizational level, ensuring financial systems modernization supports strategic growth.
  9. Organizational risk culture — instill enterprise-wide standards of financial integrity, cautiousness, and ethical stewardship by modeling leadership behavior and embedding controls in organizational culture.
  10. Performance benchmarking and systems evaluation — define key financial performance indicators, evaluate systemic outcomes against industry benchmarks, and drive continuous improvement in treasury and controllership functions.

AI-at-Work Competency Framework

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Authoritative source data identified for 998 occupations

How a worker at each mastery level uses, directs, and evaluates AI tools in this occupation. Each statement cites its evidence inline; click a citation chip to verify the source.

Emerging
  1. AI-assisted regulatory monitoring — uses AI tools to scan financial reports and flag potential compliance gaps in cash flow or reserve levels, then submits findings to a senior controller for review Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
Developing
  1. Routine disbursement summarization — delegates the drafting of disbursement logs and authorization records to an AI assistant, then verifies accuracy against company policies before sign-off Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab..
  2. Financial data synthesis — directs an AI tool to consolidate banking, insurance, and accounting data into preliminary reports, retaining personal judgment over the interpretation and recommendations WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Proficient
  1. Complex problem triage — applies AI-generated scenario analyses to evaluate fund procurement needs and surplus investment options, while owning the final strategic recommendation presented to leadership Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  2. Cash flow surveillance — configures AI monitoring workflows to surface anomalies in real-time liquidity data, then applies professional judgment to determine whether regulatory thresholds trigger escalation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  3. Stakeholder communication preparation — uses AI to draft talking points and financial summaries for banking and insurance partners, then revises content to reflect relationship context and negotiation strategy.
Advanced
  1. AI autonomy calibration — governs the scope of AI involvement across the treasury function, setting boundaries between automated data processing and human-controlled decision authority given a moderate SAFI score that signals meaningful residual complexity Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab. Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  2. Enterprise-wide AI workflow design — architects multi-step AI agent pipelines for funds authorization, cash forecasting, and compliance tracking, embedding human checkpoints at each judgment-intensive stage Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab. WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
  3. AI output auditing — establishes institutional standards for validating AI-generated financial analyses before they inform board-level decisions, ensuring accountability for the 86.6% of processing time recovered through automation Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab..
  4. Human-technology governance — leads the organization's policy on AI use in financial controls, balancing efficiency gains against fiduciary duty and regulatory scrutiny inherent in the Treasurers and Controllers role [SAFW] WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab..
Evidence pack
AEI usage
Task observations: 37
Augment share: 3.7%
Time saved: 86.6%
AI autonomy: 2.90
SAFI positioning
Top skill: Complex Problem Solving
Score: 59.2 / 100
precision: exact
WEF cluster
Human-Technology Interaction
human_technology_interaction
Sources:Anthropic Economic IndexAnthropic Economic Index — release_2026_03_24. Opens in new tab.Jadhav & Danve, 2026Skill Automation Feasibility Index — Jadhav & Danve, 2026 (arXiv:2604.06906). Opens in new tab.WEF Skills TaxonomyWEF Skills Taxonomy 2021 — Building a Common Language for Skills at Work. Opens in new tab.

Pathsmith Durable Skills Framework

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Ten durable-skill domains mapped to four proficiency/role levels for each occupation. Each statement is aligned to the Pathsmith taxonomy, derived from trusted grounding data and mapped to occupation-specific O*NET tasks and skills.

1Communication13 statements
Emerging
  1. Financial reporting basics — drafts preliminary variance explanations and budget summaries for internal review using standard templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Stakeholder updates — conveys routine cash flow status to immediate supervisors through scheduled written reports O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy language — reads and paraphrases existing internal control procedures to clarify disbursement authorization steps for team members Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Board presentation preparation — organizes financial data into structured narratives for executive audiences, translating accounting details into business-relevant language Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Banking relationship communication — articulates organizational funding needs and investment surplus positions to external banking contacts through written and verbal correspondence O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory compliance messaging — summarizes legal and regulatory financial requirements in written memos distributed to department heads for compliance alignment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Executive financial briefing — delivers quarterly treasury and controller updates to senior leadership, synthesizing cash reserve levels, credit positions, and budget variances into clear strategic narratives Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-functional policy communication — authors and presents internal control policies covering budget administration, cash management, and credit procedures to diverse operational audiences O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Active listening in audit dialogue — elicits clarification from external auditors and accounting personnel through targeted questioning and reflective listening to resolve financial discrepancies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Investment recommendation reporting — produces concise written evaluations of surplus investment options and procurement funding needs, tailored for board-level decision making O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise financial narrative leadership — architects organization-wide financial communication frameworks that align treasury, accounting, and operational messaging across all management levels Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Crisis financial communication — delivers clear, authoritative messaging during liquidity events or regulatory scrutiny, managing tone and content across banking partners, legal counsel, and executive leadership simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Mentored communication development — coaches finance team members on translating complex accounting data into audience-appropriate reports and presentations, elevating team-wide communication standards Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
2Leadership12 statements
Emerging
  1. Disbursement authorization initiation — applies delegated authority protocols for fund receipt and disbursement under supervisor guidance, building accountability for financial custody Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Team task coordination — assigns routine accounting and cash-handling responsibilities to finance staff within defined policy boundaries O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Financial planning coordination — directs day-to-day budgeting and procurement activities for assigned organizational units, ensuring alignment with established financial controls O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Delegation of custodial authority — assigns responsibility for banking, securities custody, and fund protection to qualified staff with clear accountability structures O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy implementation leadership — leads rollout of updated internal control procedures across finance and accounting teams, managing adoption and resolving resistance Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Department financial direction — coordinates and directs financial planning, budgeting, and investment activities across multiple organizational departments, holding teams accountable to reserve and cash flow targets Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Internal control governance — establishes and enforces control frameworks for budget administration, credit management, and disbursement authorization, driving compliance culture throughout the finance function O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional financial leadership — leads interdepartmental initiatives requiring treasury and controller input, aligning finance goals with operational and strategic priorities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise treasury and control strategy — shapes organization-wide financial governance, setting the vision for cash management, investment policy, and internal control evolution across business cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Finance talent development — identifies and cultivates emerging financial leaders within the organization, designing stretch assignments and mentorship pathways tied to treasury and control competencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Executive financial stewardship — represents financial integrity and organizational accountability at the board and C-suite level, influencing major capital and risk decisions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Organizational resilience leadership — leads the finance function through regulatory change, economic disruption, or organizational restructuring with decisiveness and sustained team cohesion Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
3Metacognition10 statements
Emerging
  1. Financial task self-monitoring — identifies personal knowledge gaps in accounting standards or treasury procedures and seeks supervisor guidance or reference materials before executing tasks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Learning prioritization — recognizes which regulatory or procedural updates require immediate study versus longer-term development and allocates learning time accordingly Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Analytical strategy awareness — reflects on personal decision-making patterns in budget variance analysis, identifying recurring blind spots or assumptions that affect financial judgment Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Error pattern recognition — reviews own disbursement authorization decisions and cash management actions for systematic errors, adjusting procedures to prevent recurrence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Knowledge calibration — assesses own proficiency in economics, accounting standards, and financial regulation relative to role demands, creating targeted development plans Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Complex problem-solving reflection — after resolving cash flow crises or audit findings, systematically evaluates which analytical approaches succeeded or failed to refine future decision-making frameworks Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory learning agility — monitors own comprehension of evolving financial regulations, proactively identifying areas requiring updated knowledge before compliance gaps emerge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Investment reasoning audit — reviews the cognitive process behind surplus investment recommendations to assess whether assumptions were sound and outcomes aligned with predictions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Metacognitive modeling for finance teams — demonstrates explicit self-monitoring and reflective reasoning practices during high-stakes financial decisions, teaching team members to apply similar cognitive discipline Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Systemic thinking evaluation — periodically audits the organization's collective financial decision-making processes, identifying structural cognitive biases embedded in budgeting or forecasting methodologies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
4Critical Thinking12 statements
Emerging
  1. Financial data interpretation — reads and extracts relevant figures from cash flow statements, reserve reports, and budget documents to identify basic variances from expected values O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory requirement analysis — reviews compliance checklists and legal guidelines to determine whether current financial activities meet minimum requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Budget variance investigation — analyzes discrepancies between projected and actual expenditures, identifying root causes and distinguishing systemic issues from one-time anomalies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Procurement needs evaluation — assesses organizational funding requirements against available capital and credit options, weighing assumptions in each procurement scenario O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Internal control gap analysis — evaluates existing disbursement and cash management procedures against best practices, identifying control weaknesses and their risk implications Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Investment surplus assessment — evaluates competing investment vehicles for surplus funds using quantitative and qualitative criteria, identifying assumptions, risk factors, and expected returns to form evidence-based recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Regulatory compliance judgment — determines whether complex, multi-jurisdictional financial activities satisfy legal requirements by systematically applying regulatory frameworks to organizational facts Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Financial control policy reasoning — designs internal control policies by critically analyzing failure modes in budget administration, cash handling, and credit management and building countermeasures into procedural logic Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  4. Cash flow risk evaluation — identifies interdependencies between reserve levels, disbursement schedules, and revenue timing, reasoning through scenarios to prevent liquidity shortfalls O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise financial risk reasoning — constructs comprehensive risk models that integrate economic trends, organizational cash dynamics, and regulatory exposure, synthesizing evidence into executive-level strategic recommendations Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Audit-level analytical leadership — leads critical examination of organizational financial systems, identifying control failures and logical inconsistencies that external auditors may miss Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Policy challenge adjudication — evaluates competing financial policy proposals from multiple departments using structured argumentation, resolving conflicts with transparent, evidence-based rationale Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
5Collaboration11 statements
Emerging
  1. Finance team coordination — participates in joint accounting and treasury tasks, sharing information on cash receipts and deposit records with colleagues to maintain accuracy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Cross-departmental data sharing — provides budget and financial data to requesting departments in a timely and cooperative manner O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Banking relationship collaboration — works jointly with external banking and insurance personnel to facilitate financial transactions, credit arrangements, and fund protection activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Audit team cooperation — coordinates with external accountants and auditors, providing requested documentation and participating constructively in review processes O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interdepartmental budget planning — collaborates with department heads during budget cycles to reconcile financial constraints with operational needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Multi-stakeholder investment planning — coordinates financial planning and investment activities across treasury, accounting, operations, and executive leadership, managing competing priorities toward shared financial goals Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. External partner financial integration — builds and sustains collaborative relationships with banking, insurance, and accounting partners, aligning external services with internal financial control requirements O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Internal control co-development — partners with legal, compliance, and operational teams to design internal control policies that reflect cross-functional realities while maintaining financial integrity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Enterprise financial collaboration architecture — designs collaborative structures that connect treasury, accounting, and operational finance functions across the organization, eliminating silos in financial planning and reporting Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Board and audit committee partnership — collaborates with board finance committees and external auditors as a trusted peer, co-developing governance frameworks and resolving complex compliance questions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Interorganizational financial collaboration — leads joint financial planning or compliance initiatives with external entities such as lenders, regulators, or joint venture partners Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
6Character11 statements
Emerging
  1. Custodial accountability — handles cash receipts, checks, and deposits with accuracy and transparency, documenting each transaction in accordance with company policy Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy adherence — follows established disbursement authorization procedures without exception, demonstrating respect for financial controls O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Financial integrity maintenance — ensures that all fund receipt, disbursement, and banking activities are authorized and recorded truthfully, refusing to bypass controls under operational pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Confidentiality of financial information — protects sensitive organizational financial data, securities details, and investment strategies from unauthorized disclosure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Ethical disbursement authorization — evaluates disbursement requests against policy with impartiality, resisting influence that would compromise proper authorization procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Regulatory compliance ownership — takes personal accountability for ensuring all financial activities meet legal requirements, proactively identifying and correcting compliance gaps without waiting for audit findings Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Transparent financial reporting — presents financial results, variances, and forecasts to leadership with full accuracy and without selective omission, even when results are unfavorable Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Conflict of interest management — identifies and discloses potential conflicts in investment decisions, banking relationships, or procurement processes, maintaining organizational trust Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Financial ethics leadership — models and enforces the highest standards of integrity across the finance function, embedding ethical decision-making into control policy design and team culture Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Whistleblower support culture — creates an environment where finance staff feel safe reporting financial irregularities or policy violations, ensuring accountability flows in all directions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Governance integrity advocacy — champions transparent financial governance with boards, regulators, and external partners, representing the organization's commitment to ethical stewardship Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
7Creativity11 statements
Emerging
  1. Process improvement suggestion — proposes incremental improvements to cash deposit or disbursement logging procedures based on observed inefficiencies Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Financial template adaptation — modifies existing budget reporting templates to better capture emerging cost categories or new organizational structures O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Novel funding solution exploration — researches and proposes unconventional financing or investment vehicles when standard options do not meet organizational surplus or procurement needs Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Internal control innovation — redesigns outdated authorization or cash management procedures using creative problem-solving to close gaps while reducing administrative burden Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Financial visualization development — creates innovative data presentation formats that make complex treasury or budget information more accessible to non-finance stakeholders Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Strategic investment structure design — develops creative surplus investment strategies that balance liquidity, yield, and risk in ways that go beyond standard portfolio templates Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive budget modeling — constructs scenario-based budget frameworks that incorporate multiple economic assumptions, enabling the organization to respond creatively to financial uncertainty Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional financial solution design — generates novel approaches to organizational funding challenges by integrating insights from accounting, operations, and external market intelligence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Financial architecture reinvention — leads fundamental redesign of treasury management systems, internal control frameworks, or financial planning processes to dramatically improve organizational financial agility Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Innovation culture in finance — cultivates an environment where finance team members are encouraged to propose and pilot creative solutions to control, reporting, and investment challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Pioneering financial governance models — develops original internal control or financial governance frameworks that become models for the broader organization or industry peer group Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
8Growth Mindset11 statements
Emerging
  1. Regulatory learning commitment — engages with updates to accounting standards and financial regulations as opportunities to expand professional capability rather than compliance burdens Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Feedback receptivity — accepts correction from supervisors or auditors on disbursement procedures or financial reporting errors and applies changes immediately Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Skill gap investment — pursues additional training in complex financial instruments, treasury management software, or advanced accounting methods when current competence is insufficient for emerging role demands Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Setback reframing in financial analysis — treats failed investment recommendations or budget forecasting errors as data for improving analytical methodology Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Cross-functional learning — seeks to understand operational and human resources contexts of financial decisions, broadening perspective beyond technical accounting knowledge Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Continuous professional development in treasury — proactively pursues certifications, industry conferences, and peer learning opportunities to stay ahead of evolving financial regulation and market practices Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Challenge acceptance in complex problem solving — voluntarily takes on the most difficult financial problems — liquidity crises, audit findings, regulatory ambiguity — viewing them as the most valuable development opportunities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Feedback integration into policy — systematically incorporates feedback from auditors, banking partners, and board members into revisions of internal control policies and financial procedures Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Learning organization cultivation — builds a finance team culture where professional development, knowledge sharing, and honest performance feedback are standard practice Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Adaptive mastery modeling — publicly acknowledges own limitations and development areas in front of finance staff, modeling that senior leaders also pursue growth and learn from failure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Industry evolution leadership — anticipates shifts in financial regulation, accounting standards, or economic conditions and repositions the organization's financial capabilities proactively rather than reactively Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
9Mindfulness10 statements
Emerging
  1. Attention management in cash handling — maintains focused attention during cash receipt, recording, and deposit tasks, resisting distraction to prevent errors with direct financial consequence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotional regulation in audits — manages anxiety or defensiveness during audit reviews, responding to examiner questions with calm and factual precision Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Deliberate judgment in disbursement authorization — pauses to fully evaluate each disbursement request against policy before authorizing, avoiding reflexive approval under time pressure Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Workload awareness — monitors own cognitive load during peak budget cycles or compliance deadlines, recognizing when decision quality may be degraded and taking corrective action Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional stakeholder listening — practices full attentive listening during banking and insurance partner meetings, avoiding premature conclusions before all financial context is shared Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Present-focused financial monitoring — maintains consistent, real-time awareness of cash flow movements, reserve levels, and regulatory deadlines rather than relying solely on periodic review cycles Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Emotionally regulated leadership under financial pressure — demonstrates calm, measured decision-making during liquidity constraints or unexpected financial exposures, stabilizing team confidence Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Intentional meeting facilitation — leads financial planning and budget review meetings with deliberate structure, ensuring all relevant perspectives are heard before conclusions are drawn Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Mindful organizational financial culture — embeds intentional review practices into the finance function's operating rhythm, reducing reactive decision-making in treasury and control activities Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. High-stakes composure modeling — demonstrates sustained emotional regulation during board scrutiny, regulatory investigations, or financial crises, modeling the behavior expected of the entire finance leadership team Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
10Fortitude11 statements
Emerging
  1. Persistence through reconciliation challenges — continues working through complex account reconciliations or cash discrepancies without abandoning the task when initial approaches do not resolve the issue Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Policy compliance under pressure — maintains adherence to disbursement authorization controls when operational managers push for exceptions, without escalating unnecessarily Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Developing
  1. Resilience during audit scrutiny — sustains professional performance and accurate financial representation under intensive external audit review or regulatory examination Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Sustained focus in budget cycles — maintains quality and accuracy across extended budget planning and review periods without deterioration in analytical rigor Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Courage in financial risk reporting — presents unfavorable financial findings, reserve shortfalls, or compliance concerns to leadership without softening facts to avoid conflict Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Applying
  1. Crisis financial management endurance — directs treasury and control operations through sustained financial stress events such as credit freezes, major cash shortfalls, or regulatory investigations, maintaining operational continuity Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  2. Principled control enforcement — consistently enforces internal financial controls against organizational resistance, including pressure from senior stakeholders seeking policy exceptions Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
  3. Regulatory adversity navigation — leads the organization through complex, prolonged regulatory compliance challenges with persistence and clear-headed problem solving Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab. O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
Exceeding
  1. Organizational financial resilience leadership — guides the entire finance function through severe economic disruptions or organizational crises, sustaining morale, control integrity, and strategic financial positioning simultaneously Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  2. Courageous governance advocacy — advocates for sound financial controls and ethical governance to boards and executives even when such positions create personal professional risk Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
  3. Long-cycle transformation persistence — leads multi-year financial system overhauls or control framework transformations, maintaining organizational commitment and momentum through setbacks and scope challenges Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.
Sources:Pathsmith Durable SkillsPathsmith Durable Skills Framework — America Succeeds + CompTIA. Opens in new tab.O*NET v30.2O*NET Resource Center — Occupational Information Network, v30.2 (Sept 2025). Opens in new tab.
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RAPIDS apprenticeships
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O*NET skills
Complex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical ThinkingSpeakingManagement of Financial ResourcesActive ListeningMonitoringMathematicsSystems EvaluationWritingActive LearningCoordinationTime ManagementSystems AnalysisSocial PerceptivenessNegotiationManagement of Personnel ResourcesLearning StrategiesPersuasion
Knowledge domains
Economics and AccountingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementMathematicsPersonnel and Human Resources
Abilities
Inductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityWritten ExpressionOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingMathematical Reasoning
Work styles
Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityCautiousnessLeadership OrientationAchievement Orientation
Technology
Accounting softwareEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareHuman resources softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareSpreadsheet softwareData base user interface and query softwareWeb platform development softwareBusiness intelligence and data analysis softwareFinancial analysis softwareOffice suite software
Tasks · seed anchors for statements
  1. Evaluate needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.
  2. Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
  3. Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and external accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
  4. Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
  5. Receive, record, and authorize requests for disbursements in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  6. Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities, such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
  7. Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, or investment activities of all or part of an organization.
  8. Receive cash and checks and make deposits.
CIP education codes
30.160130.710452.021552.030452.030552.080152.080652.080852.080952.081052.0899

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