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11-3031.01

Treasurers and Controllers

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

2.1OUT OF 10SAFEHIGH RISK
Low Risk

Your job is remarkably safe from AI

Safer than 16% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 7% probability of automation for this role
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16%
of jobs safer
860
jobs riskier than this
+14.8%
projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

AI-powered platforms like Workday Financials, Oracle AI, and Sage Intacct are automating cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and routine financial reporting that controllers and treasurers have traditionally overseen. Judgment-intensive tasks—debt covenant negotiations, M&A financial structuring, and board-level financial communication—remain firmly human. By 2027, the role consolidates upward, with fewer junior controllers needed but senior treasurers increasingly valuable as AI interpreters and financial risk decision-makers.

Disrupted byBoston DynamicsChatGPT / GPT-4oAmazon Robotics

Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay
$161,700
US Bureau of Labor Statistics
10-Year Job Growth
+14.8%
Much faster than average
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Zone 4 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

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Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)
AI-resistant (1)
Mixed
Critical Thinking80%
Active Learning75%
Complex Problem Solving78%
Judgment and Decision Making82%
Reading Comprehension72%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →