Top Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL

Manage and optimize accounting processes, controls, and financial reporting. Oversee affiliate payments, audits, UI, deferred revenue, month-end close, tax compliance, registered agents, AP, credit card reconciliation, lender reporting, and lead ad-hoc projects while collaborating with accounting staff and external stakeholders.

Own and scale the global accounting function for a rapidly growing SaaS/HaaS company. Lead financial reporting, audits, internal controls, revenue recognition, multi-entity consolidation, international tax, treasury, cash management, ERP implementation, risk management, and financial planning. Serve as a strategic partner to the CFO and executive team while building a high-performing international accounting organization and supporting board reporting, investor relations, and global expansion.

Serve as a fractional controller for up to 45 solo law firm clients: lead monthly financial analysis calls, teach and implement financial reports, build KPIs/dashboards, coach clients to act on insights, facilitate group webinars, maintain client notes, contribute knowledge content, and support cross-functional advisory tasks.

Manage relationships with multiple venture capital and private equity clients while overseeing accounting workflows, reconciliations, journal entries, general ledgers, month-end close, investment records, financial statements, audits, and tax coordination. Review junior team members’ work, delegate tasks, provide coaching, and support complex accounting matters involving US GAAP, partnership accounting, and allocation waterfalls. Use Xero, FundPanel, and Excel to deliver accurate client reporting and investor correspondence.

Manage and maintain project cost control systems, track budgets/commitments/forecasts, prepare cost estimates and cash-flow analysis, produce monthly cost reports, reconcile data, support earned value reporting, and work with project teams to review invoices, change logs and cost forecasts for medium-to-large construction projects.

Owns monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; GAAP-compliant reporting; revenue recognition; AP and AR; tax compliance; audits; internal controls; and accounting systems. The role builds scalable financial infrastructure, automates workflows using AI, selects finance tools, supports audit readiness, and develops the accounting team in a high-growth SaaS environment.

Oversee accounting and finance activities for private real estate investments, including partnership waterfalls, general and sub-ledgers, trial balances, quarterly closes, capital calls, distributions, and client reporting. Manage deliverable quality and workflow, produce financial performance metrics, collaborate with investment and portfolio teams, and communicate with senior management and internal stakeholders. The role also includes managing associates and preparing ad hoc reports.

The Controller manages the accounting function, ensuring compliance, financial reporting, and internal controls while leading a high-performing team. This role requires strategic oversight and expert knowledge in U.S. GAAP and financial systems.

The Controller will lead the transition from cash basis to accrual accounting, manage financial audits, and oversee the migration to NetSuite. Responsibilities include maintaining financial statements, building internal controls, and improving processes.

Lead US accounting operations and month-end close, build accounting infrastructure for IPO readiness, implement internal controls and GAAP-compliant reporting, manage and mentor accountants, champion automation and SQL-driven workflows, and liaise with auditors, regulators, and investors.

Manage assistant controller functions for higher education clients, advise on accounting and finance best practices, oversee multiple client engagements and deadlines, prepare and analyze financial statements, and recommend improvements. Maintain knowledge of organizational policies, government directives, and current accounting standards while supporting client relationships and professional development.

The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, and compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining financial controls, preparing financial statements, and supervising accounting staff.

Lead global accounting for a multi-entity, multi-currency services business: own month-end close and consolidation, design internal controls, manage intercompany/transfer pricing, coordinate audits and tax compliance, support cash/treasury and forecasting, and manage accounting staff and external partners to scale finance operations.

Manage accounting, financial reporting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, budgeting, forecasting, audits, tax engagements, vendor contracts, and financial controls for a holding company and subsidiaries. Oversee third-party fund administration, prepare financial statements and analyses, manage related-party transactions, support new business initiatives, and improve operational processes. The role requires strong QuickBooks, Excel, GAAP, communication, and deadline-management skills, with private fund accounting experience preferred.

Own end-to-end accounting operations, including monthly close, reconciliations, accrual-basis reporting, multi-entity and multi-currency accounting, payroll and benefits reconciliation, and financial reporting. Maintain QuickBooks Online books, reconcile Stripe and intercompany activity, correct ledger errors, support audits and tax preparation, and produce reports for leadership, investors, and the board. The role requires independent ownership, strong accounting fundamentals, and meticulous attention to detail.

The Fund Controller manages fund accounting accuracy and consistency, collaborates with teams, and oversees compliance and audit partnerships.

Lead a small team delivering financial operations to a portfolio of small-business clients. Own client relationships and delivery, coach associates, resolve escalations, document repeatable processes, and iterate a new team model to improve operations and client retention.

Owns financial control and reporting across a multi-entity, multi-currency group. Responsibilities include leading close and consolidation processes, maintaining reconciliations and financial statements, managing Iplicit, overseeing audits, implementing internal controls, ensuring statutory and tax compliance, and managing the accounting team. The role also serves as the technical accounting escalation point and finance partner to other departments.

The Director, Controller oversees financial operations and compliance, advises executive leadership, enforces accounting policies, leads audits, and develops an accounting team.

Lead corporate accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Oversee general ledger, revenue recognition, SEC and PE reporting, ERP implementation, M&A integration, process improvement, automation, and team management to support the office of the CFO.

Lead and oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, cash flow, month-end close, financial reporting, tax compliance, and supervise the accounting team. Support financial planning, banking relationships, policy development, and analyses for expansion and special projects.

The Controller will oversee administrative, financial, and risk management operations, improve accounts payable and receivable processes, and analyze corporate financials and insurance programs.

Lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for an MGA and surplus lines carrier. Own GAAP and statutory (SAP/NAIC) reporting, audits, regulatory filings, treasury, tax compliance, intercompany consolidations, reinsurance and reserve accounting, and build a scalable accounting team and systems to support growth.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close under U.S. GAAP; oversee AR/AP/payroll/commissions; build controls, policies, and audit readiness; partner on budgeting, forecasting, M&A and system migrations; hire and coach accounting team and evaluate finance technologies including AI.

Hands-on Controller for venture-backed startups: implement accounting processes and systems, manage monthly and annual closes, oversee accountants, prepare financial statements and consolidations, handle equity and convertible note reconciliations, apply ASC 606/ASC 842, and support financial due diligence for Seed through Series C clients.