treasurer
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treasurer
A person in an association, organization, or party who is responsible for managing finances and assets. Their tasks include bookkeeping, preparing financial reports, and monitoring the budget.
Der Schatzmeister des Sportvereins hat auf der Mitgliederversammlung den Kassenbericht vorgestellt.
The treasurer of the sports club presented the financial report at the members' meeting.
This word is made up of 'Schatz' (treasure) and 'Meister' (master). Figuratively, it describes the person who is the 'Meister über den Schatz' (master of the treasure), meaning the finances, of an organization.
Als neuer Schatzmeister ist er für die Vereinskasse verantwortlich.
As the new treasurer, he is responsible for the club funds.
The word belongs to the word family of 'Meister' (master). As with other professions or roles ending in '-meister' (e.g. Bürgermeister, mayor), the feminine form is formed by adding '-in': 'die Schatzmeisterin' (the female treasurer).
Auf der nächsten Sitzung wird eine neue Schatzmeisterin gewählt.
A new treasurer will be elected at the next meeting.
The role of treasurer exists almost exclusively in clubs, parties, or other volunteer organizations. In companies, people instead speak of chief financial officers or controllers.
Jeder Sportverein braucht einen Schatzmeister, der die Finanzen im Blick behält.
Every sports club needs a treasurer who keeps an eye on the finances.
cashier / treasurer
In an association, Kassierer and Schatzmeister can refer to the same financial role. Schatzmeister clearly refers to an office responsible for managing an association’s finances. Kassierer can also mean this role, but outside an association context it usually refers to someone who accepts payments at a checkout.
Der Schatzmeister verwaltet im Verein die Einnahmen und Ausgaben.
The treasurer manages the association’s income and expenses.
Der Kassierer nimmt im Supermarkt die Zahlungen der Kunden entgegen.
The cashier accepts customers’ payments at the supermarket.
