paymaster-general

 In the United States army, an officer of the rank of brigadier general, who commands the pay department, which is charged with the payment of the officers and men.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

 In Great Britain, an officer of the Treasury who makes all payments and disbursements, civil as well as military. He is a member of the ministry, but not of the cabinet.  [Webster 1913 Suppl.]