In many governments, a treasurer is the person responsible for running the treasury. Treasurers are also employed by organizations to look after funds. Government The Treasury of a country is the department responsible for the country's economy, finance and revenue. The Treasurer is generally the head of the Treasury, although, in some countries (such as the U.S. or the UK) the treasurer reports to a Secretary of the Treasury, or Chancellor of the Exchequer. In Australia, the Treasurer is a seni… (More on Treasurer)