Top Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

Lead Finance support for product launches by coordinating across accounting, tax, treasury, risk, and operations. Oversee launch reviews, perform accounting treatment assessments, design and implement controls, produce audit-ready documentation and executive reporting, and partner with Finance Engineering to automate reporting and processes. Serve as trusted advisor to business partners and manage cross-functional workstreams to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Lead and build the Affirm Bank accounting function during bank formation. Oversee GL operations, regulatory and monthly financial reporting, audit coordination, process automation, cash management, and financial analysis. Manage and recruit the accounting team and partner cross-functionally to integrate bank accounting into Affirm's systems while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting and general ledger accuracy for nonprofit clients, lead month-end close, prepare monthly reporting packages and KPIs, oversee account classifications and balance sheet reviews, maintain client procedure manuals, coordinate project tasks, supervise and estimate accountants' work, and support development of best practices and cross-team collaboration. Requires nonprofit grant reporting expertise.

Manage accounting and operational reporting for master-feeder funds, including capital calls, distributions, management fees, reconciliations, NAV packages, investor statements, financial statements, audits, and tax support. Lead financial close processes, coordinate client and outsourcing teams, supervise staff, provide training, and support fund administration projects across private debt, private equity, and real estate structures.

Owns financial controllership and commercial governance for the Client Experience consulting portfolio. Reviews SOWs, manages billing, revenue recognition, project P&Ls, margins, change orders, financial close, forecasting, and commercial risk. Partners with Finance, FP&A, Sales, and CX leadership to maintain financial discipline, renewal-risk visibility, data integrity, and operational performance.

Leads daily accounting operations, general ledger activities, reconciliations, financial close, reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audits, grant compliance, and governmental reporting. Oversees accounting and payroll staff, develops team members, supports the CFO with financial planning, and provides financial guidance across the organization. Ensures GAAP compliance and strengthens financial sustainability through accurate analysis, controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Senior Controller owns accounting, monthly close, GAAP reporting, cash management, working capital, internal controls, tax coordination, audits, inventory and cost accounting, trade spend, budgeting, forecasting, and Board/investor reporting. The role leads the accounting team, partners with operations and commercial leaders, supports manufacturing and plant reporting, and improves financial processes. It requires five days onsite in Chicago, with periodic travel to the Forest City, North Carolina manufacturing facility.

Lead accounting and financial reporting for trust, wealth management, asset management, fiduciary, and related investment businesses. Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual close, ensure U.S. GAAP and regulatory compliance, maintain internal controls, support audits and examinations, drive process improvements with business partners, and manage and develop the accounting team.

Lead US regional financial reporting and controls, own month/quarter/year-end close, provide variance analysis, support audits, partner with global finance and cross-functional teams for forecasting, tax reporting, and process improvements to ensure GAAP-compliant financial integrity.

Manage day-to-day financial reporting, general ledger accuracy, month-end close, and client reporting for nonprofit clients. Coordinate project tasks, review balance sheets and account classifications, prepare reporting packages and work papers, and assist in managing accountants and developing best practices.

Lead Spreedly’s accounting function, overseeing close, financial reporting, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, revenue recognition, treasury, tax, audit, and controls. Own and modernize the NetSuite, Orb, and Ramp systems through automation and AI-enabled workflows. Manage usage-based SaaS accounting under ASC 606, lead the accounting team, coordinate audits and tax advisors, and partner with FP&A, Legal, Sales, and Operations on financial decisions.

Manages hospital and entity general ledger close processes, P&L and balance sheet analysis, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, joint venture accounting, internal controls, and variance analysis. Partners with hospital and technical accounting leadership to resolve complex issues, improve processes, standardize accounting practices, and ensure accurate financial reporting across healthcare facilities.

Leads enterprise accounting, payroll, accounts payable, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, cash flow, reconciliations, controls, debt reporting, covenant compliance, and GAAP accounting assessments. Oversees MSR valuation, regulatory and investor reporting, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, and accounting team development. Acts as liaison with auditors, regulators, lenders, valuation firms, and executive stakeholders while managing teams and strengthening policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Serve as in-seat Controller for private equity portfolio clients: oversee full accounting function, month- and year-end close, reconciliations, audits, cash management, controls, forecasting, process improvements, and mentor accounting staff while partnering with executive leadership and sponsors to drive financial discipline and value creation.

Own month-end close, financial reporting, variance analysis, transactional accounting, billing operations, payroll, benefits, commissions, equity, tax compliance, audit readiness, controls, and rolling forecasts. Lead an AI-native ERP migration, configure finance systems, deploy AI agents to automate workflows, and support multi-entity international operations while partnering directly with the CFO.

As a Controller for high-growth startups, you will lead finance functions, manage payroll and benefits, ensure accurate financial reporting, and improve processes in fast-paced environments.

Lead the global accounting function and team of approximately seven, overseeing close, general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, treasury, revenue recognition, equity compensation, controls, audits, tax coordination, and international compliance. Improve close timelines and reconciliation quality, author technical accounting memos, maintain audit-ready books, and drive automation across NetSuite and connected finance systems. Partner with senior stakeholders across the company while scaling accounting operations for a remote-first, multi-currency subscription business.

Serve as a fractional Controller for alternative asset firms and family offices: manage financial reporting, month-end close, payroll, AR/AP, cash forecasting, audit/tax support, build controls, advise on vendor selection, implement policies, and deliver KPI-based analysis and pro forma financial models to senior leadership on project-based engagements.

Lead accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 compliance. Oversee month-end close, GL, reconciliations, revenue and payout accounting, audits, internal controls, and ERP configuration. Build and coach the accounting team, drive process improvements, maintain audit readiness, and partner with executives on strategic finance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

The Controller will modernize the finance stack, lead accounting tasks, ensure accuracy in financial reporting, and partner with management on strategic decisions while building scalable finance processes.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, ensuring compliance and efficiency while mentoring the team and developing policies for growth.

Lead CommonLit's day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, general ledger management, revenue recognition, treasury, tax compliance, audits, internal controls, reporting, procurement, and financial systems. Manage two direct reports, ensure GAAP compliance, support budgeting and grants reporting, and partner with the VP of Finance on cash forecasting, banking, systems implementations, and strategic financial matters.

Lead U.S. and Canadian month-end close, prepare consolidated U.S. GAAP financial statements, manage intercompany accounting, internal controls, audits, accounts payable, forecasting, and a U.S. accounting team. Drive process automation, document policies, support regulatory filings, and partner with Treasury, Compliance, and global finance.

Support the Business Unit Controller in accounting and FP&A: prepare monthly management reporting, budgets, forecasts, cash flow, SOX compliance and audits, analyze P&L and balance sheet drivers, manage transactional flows (O2C, P2P, MTO), and lead process improvements and staff development.

The Controller oversees all accounting functions, ensuring financial integrity and compliance while managing audits and internal controls, along with budgeting and forecasting responsibilities.