Top Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

Leads financial administration and fiscal management for major construction projects. Responsibilities include project accounting, forecasting, financial closeout, risk and opportunity analysis, change management review, work-in-process reporting, and financial risk mitigation. The role supervises and trains direct reports, supports project teams, communicates concerns to leadership, and may travel up to 50% depending on project location.

The Controller manages month-end close, general ledger accuracy, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, inventory and working capital metrics, and corporate reporting. The role provides financial insights to executive leadership, supports strategic planning, and collaborates cross-functionally. It also leads and mentors staff accountants and accounts payable personnel while ensuring compliance with accounting principles and reporting standards.

Oversees plant financial controls, accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, payroll, audits, and variance analysis. Supports plant leadership with financial insights, manages accounting systems and fiscal-year reporting, supervises staff, and coordinates with external auditors and regulatory agencies. The role also contributes to capacity planning, time studies, operational improvement programs, and management decision-making in a manufacturing environment.

Lead accounting operations for a credit union: prepare financial statements, oversee regulatory filings (NCUA Call Reports), manage general ledger and reconciliations, direct accounting staff, maintain internal controls and CECL allowance processes, drive month/quarter/year-end close, coordinate audits and regulatory exams, support CFO with financial analysis, and implement process improvements and automation.

Leads global accounting and controllership, financial reporting, consolidations, internal controls, audits, governance, finance transformation, ERP enhancements, acquisition accounting, and talent development. The executive will oversee a large organization, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, strengthen financial processes, support acquisitions, and drive scalable operations across a complex manufacturing and distribution enterprise.

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.

Leads accounting operations, financial close, technical accounting, SEC reporting support, SOX internal controls, audits, treasury activities, ERP transformation, process automation, and remote accounting team development. Advises on complex U.S. GAAP transactions, supports M&A integrations, and partners with finance and executive stakeholders to strengthen financial operations.

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.

Oversee month-end and quarter-end close, technical accounting, audits, controls, financial reporting, and accounting systems. Lead process improvements and financial system optimization while ensuring GAAP compliance. Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team; partner with the Controller on policy and audit readiness. The role also supports multi-entity accounting, system scalability, and special projects in a high-growth B2B SaaS environment.

Own Surge’s accounting function end to end, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close; GAAP-compliant financial reporting; usage- and milestone-based revenue recognition; payables, receivables, billing, collections, payroll, tax compliance, and internal controls. Build scalable accounting processes and systems, manage external accounting and tax advisors, partner with FP&A, Legal, and People, and help grow the accounting team.

Manages full-cycle accounting and month-end close for multiple operating companies, including journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, audits, and GAAP compliance. Leads and develops the accounting team, coordinates with cross-functional stakeholders, improves processes, and supports adoption of accounting software and tools. The role requires strong financial reporting expertise, organization, communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Owns full-cycle accounting, monthly close, financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, audits, and multi-state regulatory obligations. Partners with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management while supporting healthcare revenue accounting. Builds scalable accounting infrastructure, evaluates financial systems, and leads or mentors accounting staff and outsourced resources in a remote, venture-backed startup environment.

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 Corporate Controller will lead accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, payment reconciliations, internal controls, treasury, and exit-readiness activities. The role manages accounting systems, automation initiatives, vendor relationships, and accounting team development while partnering with FP&A, Payments, HR, and senior leadership. The position requires strong U.S. GAAP expertise, including ASC 606, audit leadership, AP operations experience, and familiarity with SaaS, payments, or FinTech environments.

The Corporate Controller leads accounting and controllership functions, including close processes, general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, tax, US GAAP reporting, audits, and internal controls. The role manages a team of 10–20 professionals, supports budgeting and forecasting, partners with executive leadership and auditors, and drives process improvement, systems optimization, risk management, and strategic financial analysis in a private equity-backed environment.

Oversees corporate accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, audits, tax filings, collections, cash disbursements, and accounting staff. Establishes standardized processes, internal controls, and accounting policies compliant with U.S. GAAP while supporting the Controller and maintaining organizational financial integrity.

Leads financial operations for a manufacturing plant, owning P&L, cost accounting, inventory integrity, forecasting, internal controls, month-end close, capital analysis, and working capital. Partners with operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, and sales to improve margins, cash, production costing, and decision-making. Manages plant finance staff and supports ERP/MRP costing, audits, NPI costing, and complex product manufacturing.

Provides outsourced accounting services to nonprofit clients, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, grant tracking, cash-flow monitoring, and audit preparation. The role requires regular client interaction with nonprofit staff, boards, and finance committees, and may involve both virtual and on-site work. It offers hybrid flexibility and potential advancement to a Controller-level position.

Perform accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, reconciliations, monthly financial reporting, grant monitoring, cash flow projections, and audit preparation for nonprofit clients. The Accountant will work with multiple clients, staff, boards, and finance committees in a hybrid environment, with opportunities for advancement to Controller.

Lead end-to-end accounting for multi-entity US and Australian operations: consolidations, monthly/quarterly/annual close, audit readiness, tax and compliance, controls, and systems. Own external audit, bank covenants, investor reporting, and accounting technology roadmap (NetSuite, automation, AI). Manage and develop a 4-8 person team and partner with cross-functional leaders and the CFO.

Lead global accounting operations and financial reporting across 14 international entities. Manage a 15-person finance team, oversee US GAAP and statutory compliance, direct consolidations and close processes, improve accounting workflows using modern technology, and provide accurate reporting to executives, the board, banks, and investors. Establish scalable policies, automate processes, manage accounting functions, and support the company’s rapid growth.

Leads corporate accounting across multiple entities, including monthly close, consolidation, audits, tax compliance, lender reporting, treasury controls, and complex technical accounting. Oversees external audits, sales tax nexus, debt and covenant reporting, and financial statement preparation. Manages the corporate accounting team, owns NetSuite and close systems, improves processes through automation and SOPs, and partners with Treasury, FP&A, and Property Accounting on financing and strategic initiatives.

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.

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.