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Your role’s AI Resilience Score is
53.2%
Median Score
Changing Fast
Evolving
Stable
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AI Resilience Report for
Treasurers and Controllers
They manage a company's money by planning budgets, tracking expenses, and making sure financial records are correct.
This role is evolving
The career of Treasurers and Controllers is labeled as "Evolving" because AI is increasingly used to handle routine tasks like data collection and report generation, making these processes faster and more accurate. However, human skills remain crucial for roles that require judgment, like teaching staff and making complex strategic decisions.
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The career of Treasurers and Controllers is labeled as "Evolving" because AI is increasingly used to handle routine tasks like data collection and report generation, making these processes faster and more accurate. However, human skills remain crucial for roles that require judgment, like teaching staff and making complex strategic decisions.
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AI Resilience
AI Resilience Model v1.0
AI Task Resilience
Changing fast16.0%
16.0%
Anthropic's Economic Index
AI Resilience
Evolving50.5%
50.5%
Will Robots Take My Job
Automation Resilience
Evolving45.5%
45.5%
High Demand
Labor Market Outlook
We use BLS employment projections to complement the AI-focused assessments from other sources.
Learn about this scoreGrowth Rate (2024-34):
14.8%
Growth Percentile:
96.5%
Annual Openings:
74,600
Annual Openings Pct:
86.0%
Analysis of Current AI Resilience
Treasurers & Controllers
Updated Quarterly • Last Update: 2/17/2026
What's changing and what's not
Even today, many number-crunching tasks of a treasurer or controller are helped by software and AI. For example, companies use data tools that combine internal records with market information so budgets and forecasts update automatically. One industry report notes that finance teams use AI-powered analytics on their past and present data to “improve forecast accuracy” and “so forecasts update as conditions change” [1].
In practical terms, specialized accounting software and RPA bots can handle routines like collecting data, generating draft reports, and even approving standard invoices or payments [2] [2]. In fact, a recent survey found 98% of accounting firms now use AI or automation tools to speed up work, with many tasks done about 30% faster and with fewer errors [2] [2].
That said, not every part of the controller/treasurer job is automated. Tasks requiring human judgment and interaction – like teaching and leading staff – still need people. For example, official sources list “Coaching and developing others” and “Guiding and motivating subordinates” as key duties [3].
Likewise, complex duties involving compliance and strategy remain hands-on. Many finance groups still rely on messy spreadsheets (80% of firms do), which do not easily plug into AI tools [4] [4]. So while AI can handle routine analysis and alerts, humans are needed to train teams, interpret results, and ensure reports follow the rules.
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AI in the real world
There are strong reasons firms want AI in finance: it saves time and money. Senior finance surveys find most CFOs now view AI as strategic. For example, one study reported about 74% of finance chiefs expect AI to cut costs or raise revenue significantly [4].
A U.S. Fed survey found about 60% of companies say automating employee tasks is a priority, and over half plan to use AI soon [5] [5]. In practice, firms see big gains: accountants using AI report getting many hours back each week and treating AI as a way to ease chronic talent shortages [2] [2]. Supporters argue these gains free people for more interesting work, while machines handle the grunt work.
At the same time, adoption can be slow. Finance is highly regulated and risk-averse, so leaders move cautiously. Experts point out about 30% of AI projects in finance still fail by proof of concept, often due to data issues or unclear value [2].
Many accountants also report lacking AI skills – for example, 36% cite a lack of training and 32% lack of experience with the tools [2]. Moreover, concerns over data privacy and compliance are big: one analysis warns that unstructured spreadsheets (used by most firms) make it hard to safely add AI, since sensitive models and data could be exposed [4] [4]. In short, companies weigh the economics carefully.
When AI systems clearly boost efficiency and are well-tested, adoption can ramp up; otherwise, teams tend to go slow, keeping humans in charge of the final decisions.
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Employment & Wage Data
Median Wage
$161,700
Jobs (2024)
868,600
Growth (2024-34)
+14.8%
Annual Openings
74,600
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
5 years or more
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections 2024-2034
Task-Level AI Resilience Scores
AI-generated estimates of task resilience over the next 3 years
1
Monitor financial activities and details, such as cash flow and reserve levels, to ensure that all legal and regulatory requirements are met.
2
Monitor and evaluate the performance of accounting and other financial staff, recommending and implementing personnel actions, such as promotions and dismissals.
3
Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
4
Develop and maintain relationships with banking, insurance, and nonorganizational accounting personnel to facilitate financial activities.
5
Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
6
Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.
7
Develop internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities such as budget administration, cash and credit management, and accounting.
Tasks are ranked by their AI resilience, with the most resilient tasks shown first. Core tasks are essential functions of this occupation, while supplemental tasks provide additional context.
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