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Regional Controller

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

An in-depth understanding of the relationships between operations and accounting. * Advanced ... We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and ...

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How much do live in handyman jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for live in handyman in Illinois is $24.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.05 and $28.17 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a live in handyman?

A Live In Handyman is a maintenance professional who resides on the property they service, providing repairs, upkeep, and general handyman tasks. Their responsibilities may include fixing plumbing or electrical issues, performing carpentry work, and maintaining the property's general condition. This role often includes compensation in the form of free or reduced-cost housing along with a salary. Employers may range from private homeowners to apartment complexes, hotels, or estates. The main benefit is having a skilled professional available on-site for immediate maintenance needs.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a live in handyman?

To excel as a Live In Handyman, you need strong skills in general maintenance, repairs, and building systems, often supported by experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or related trades. Familiarity with hand and power tools, property management software, and, in some cases, certifications like HVAC or OSHA safety training is beneficial. Excellent communication, reliability, and problem-solving abilities set standout candidates apart in this client-facing role. These skills ensure that maintenance issues are resolved efficiently, keeping the property safe, comfortable, and well-maintained for all residents.

What are common challenges faced by a live in handyman, and how can they be managed?

Live In Handymen often encounter unexpected maintenance emergencies that require quick problem-solving and flexible schedules, as they are responsible for addressing urgent repairs at any time. Balancing personal time with on-call responsibilities can be challenging, so setting clear boundaries and maintaining good communication with property owners or managers is key. Additionally, handling a wide variety of tasks, from basic plumbing to electrical work, means staying organized and continuously updating your skills. Success in this role often comes from being adaptable, resourceful, and proactive in addressing issues before they escalate.

How to make a living as a live-in handyman?

A live-in handyman can make a living by offering repair, maintenance, and renovation services to clients, often working on a contract or hourly basis. Building a reputation, gaining skills in plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, and maintaining good relationships with clients are key to securing ongoing work and income stability.

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Infographic showing various Live In Handyman job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $51,367 per year, or $24.7 per hour.

Regional Controller

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Ace Hardware Corporation

Based on 1,498 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6.9

Company rating compared to similar companies: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Ace Hardware Home Services is a collection of regional companies with experienced professionals dedicated to helping homeowners complete home maintenance tasks. Ace Hardware Home Services has a growing roster of offerings, which now include handyman services, plumbing, cooling, heating, electrical and paint. Ace is positioned to serve homeowners seeking home maintenance projects completed for them in a quality manner performed by trained professionals from brands they can trust.
About This Role
The Regional Controller is responsible for leading, guiding, and overseeing the finance function for specific remote business locations. This individual will work with management to drive the monthly close process, as well as operational excellence and improved financial controls. The Regional Controller will facilitate the administration of departmental budgets and forecasts and provide financial analysis and insight to advance key business decisions.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, CPA or MBA a plus
  • 5-7 or more years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, auditing, or consulting.
  • Proven leadership abilities.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with business-operations and finance. leaders and other Company personnel of varying levels.
  • Ability to successfully lead projects, set priorities, meet deadlines and multi-task.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, and presentation skills.
  • An in-depth understanding of the relationships between operations and accounting.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge. Service Titan and Sage Intacct experience a plus.

Compensation Details:
$120200 - $150000 per year
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:
  • Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 122% of your target opportunity!)
  • Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met). Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation
  • Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
  • 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
  • Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
  • Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
  • Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
  • We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
  • We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
  • Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more

  • Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
  • Adoption cost reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
  • Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
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When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.
Disclaimer
The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual's education, training and experience, the position's work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires.
Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.
This written "Position Description" is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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Ace Hardware is a renowned company in the retail sector, headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, US. Dating back to its foundation in 1924 by a group of businessmen, the company has grown from a single store in Chicago to a global hardware cooperative consisting of more than 5,000 stores in over 60 countries. It operates in the home improvement sector and specializes in hardware, home goods, local niche services, and select specialty retailers. As prevalent in its motto "The Helpful Place", Ace Hardware's mission is to provide customers with high-quality hardware products while delivering exemplary customer service.

Industry

Retail, hardware, plumbing and hvac wholesalers and construction materials wholesalers

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Oak Brook, IL, US