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Part Time Controller Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Welding Instructor Part time

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$49K - $62K/yr

... controlled, engaging, and safe environment for our students in classrooms, labs and shops, on ... * Part-time Instructors must complete the same training and certification programs as required by ...

Position: Part-Time Concierge Schedule: Part-time position to cover Sundays (9am to 5pm) and can go ... Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception ...

Part-time LPN (MAT)

Chicago, IL Β· On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Hours: Part-time, 20 to 29 hours per week * Monday - Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Note: Dosing ... Controlled Substance Reconciliation: Conduct daily narcotic counts and reconcile controlled ...

Staff Psychiatrist (Part-Time)

Chicago, IL Β· On-site

$257K - $320K/yr

Job Type Part-time Description Haymarket Center is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to join our team ... Prescribe or recommend pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies including controlled ...

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How much do part time controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time controller in Chicago, IL is $123,099.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,900.00 and $142,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time controller?

A Part Time Controller is a financial professional who manages an organization’s accounting operations on a part-time basis, rather than as a full-time employee. They are responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, often working with multiple clients or businesses. This role is ideal for small to mid-sized companies that need high-level financial expertise but do not require a full-time controller. Part Time Controllers can help businesses save costs while ensuring their finances are well-managed and compliant with regulations.

How to become a part time controller?

To become a part-time controller, you must have significant professional experience and advanced qualifications in accounting, business administration, finance, and management. Typically, a controller has several years of experience as an accountant or auditor. As a part-time controller, you may also have some experience as a full-time controller, but are now working part-time as you near retirement or transition to other responsibilities. You need a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a closely related degree. An advanced degree, such as an MBA is also useful. As an accounting professional, you also must be a certified public accountant or CPA. Excellent leadership skills and strong analytical problem-solving are essential.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time controller?

To thrive as a Part Time Controller, you need strong expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and budget management, usually backed by a degree in accounting or finance and experience in financial leadership roles. Familiarity with accounting software (such as QuickBooks or NetSuite), ERP systems, and often a CPA or CMA certification is important. Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills are crucial for managing priorities, interpreting data, and advising stakeholders. These skills ensure accurate financial oversight, regulatory compliance, and effective strategic support for the organization's goals.

How does a part time controller balance multiple clients or entities, and what time management strategies are helpful?

A part-time controller often works with several clients or manages multiple business units, requiring strong organizational and communication skills. Effective controllers prioritize tasks based on deadlines and financial cycles, use cloud-based accounting tools to streamline workflows, and maintain clear documentation for each client. Regular check-ins with client leadership and proactive planning help prevent bottlenecks and ensure accuracy. Time management strategies such as batching similar tasks and setting dedicated hours for each client can greatly improve efficiency and client satisfaction.

What is the difference between Part Time Controller vs Bookkeeper?

AspectPart Time ControllerBookkeeper
CredentialsExperience in accounting management, often CPA or similarBasic bookkeeping skills, often no formal certification
Work EnvironmentOversees financial reporting, strategic planningHandles day-to-day transaction recording
Employer & Industry UsageSmall to mid-sized businesses, finance departmentsSmall businesses, startups, or sole proprietors

The Part Time Controller typically manages financial strategies and oversees accounting teams, requiring more experience and credentials. In contrast, a Bookkeeper focuses on recording daily transactions with less formal education. Both roles are essential in financial operations but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Controller job openings in Chicago, IL as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,099 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Controller - Chicago, IL - Full-Time or Part-Time

Chicago, IL β€’ Hybrid

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
Accounting ServicesΒ β€’Β 501 - 1,000 employees

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Overview

AWARD-WINNINGΒ Accounting Firm-You should work here!Β Β #LI-Hybrid

Controller for Nonprofit OrganizationsΒ 

YPTC's Chicago market includes the City of Chicago, the greater Chicagoland area, and the entire state of Illinois.

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. Currentlywe areamong thefastest growing accounting firms in the US,andweareseeking to add a talentedControllertojoinour team.Your Part-Time Controller, LLChas been nationally recognized as THE Best Place to Work by Accounting Today for 2025 and recently received an inaugural Best Places to Work for Women award from Best Companies Group!Year after year, YPTC consistently ranks amongst the top workplaces across the nation both regionally and nationally.Β 

We offer aΒ hybridΒ work environment,Β a flexible work schedule, an excellentΒ benefits program,Β generous employer medical contributions,Β professionalΒ education opportunities,Β competitive compensation,Β a standard full-time 35-hour work week,Β andΒ a people-focused cultureΒ withΒ genuine support inside and outside of work.Β BEΒ A CONTROLLERΒ WITH A PURPOSE! Accounting skills, paired with a passion for helping nonprofit organizations, make for consistent, positive, client relationships.Β Additionally, theΒ commitment thatΒ ourΒ leadership has shown through the pandemic and beyondΒ has resulted in unprecedented growth and Best Place to Work awards.Β Β 

We are looking forΒ aΒ dedicated, personable, hands-onΒ ControllerΒ seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide our clients and provideΒ transformative accounting services.Β Successful candidates must be comfortableΒ workingΒ with multiple clients both virtually and on-site.Β TheΒ ControllerΒ will interact with clients, their staff, Board ofΒ Directors,Β and Finance Committees on a regular basis.Β 

Responsibilities

Serve as the outsourced Controller/CFO for multiple non-profit clients. Your responsibilities would include:Β 

  • Transforming nonprofitΒ clientΒ financial departmentsΒ toΒ help themΒ meetΒ their mission!Β 
  • FinancialΒ reporting forΒ management andΒ BoardΒ decisionΒ makingΒ and presentationsΒ 
  • RecommendingΒ andΒ implementingΒ improvements toΒ accounting, operations, internal controls,Β andΒ complianceΒ policies andΒ procedures,Β supportingΒ client strategyΒ and best practicesΒ 
  • TransactionalΒ activitiesΒ including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing),Β andΒ payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close,Β andΒ maintainingΒ workpapersΒ 
  • AnalysisΒ and dataΒ visualization, budgeting andΒ forecastingΒ 
  • Grant management, allocations, and funder reportingΒ 
  • Prepare for and manage annual auditΒ Β 
  • Client and staff training opportunitiesΒ 
Qualifications
  • Passionate about working in or supporting non-profit organizationsΒ 
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or FinanceΒ 
  • 5-7Β plusΒ years accounting experienceΒ 
  • Experience working in a remote environment preferredΒ 
  • Ability to manageΒ and leadΒ multiple clients, work independently,Β and be responsiveΒ on a timely basisΒ Β 
  • Demonstrated strongΒ MicrosoftΒ Excel skillsΒ 
  • Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, andΒ electronic bill payΒ systemsΒ 
  • Non-profitΒ accounting,Β publicΒ accounting experience, and/or consulting experienceΒ isΒ a plusΒ but not requiredΒ Β 
  • CPA certification is a plusΒ 
  • Bilingual-English/Spanish a plusΒ 
  • Our part-time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clients

YPTC OffersΒ 

  • A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by both Inc. Magazine andΒ Accounting TodayΒ Β 
  • Work with a mission-driven purpose serving nonprofit organizationsΒ Β 
  • A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeedΒ Β 
  • Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growthΒ Β 
  • Competitive compensationΒ Β 
  • Work-life balance, full and part-time positions available
  • Standard 35-hour full-time work week, with eligibility for paid overtime for non-exempt employees
  • For full-time positions, we offer:
    • 4 WEEKS PAID TIME OFF, generally consisting of 100 hours paid vacation to start with eligibility for additional vacation based on tenure and a minimum 40 hours sick time, subject to applicable state law
    • 9 paid holidays
    • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and supplementary benefit options
    • Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiumsΒ 
  • For part-time positions, we offer:
    • Pro-rated vacation and sick time based on hours worked
    • Eligibility for supplementary benefit options
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer MatchΒ Β 
  • Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursementΒ Β 
  • Company provided laptop and technology stipendΒ Β Β 
  • HybridΒ workΒ environmentΒ Β 

Starting annual base salary is $100,000 to $125,000 based on a 35-hour work week for this non-exempt position. Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and eligibility for various bonuses. A professional development reimbursement and technology stipend are also provided on an annual basis. Please note that the base salary offered may vary depending on relevant factors as determined by Your Part-Time Controller, LLC, which may include, but is not limited to, education, skill, experience, licensure and certifications, internal salary ranges, geographical location, and other business needs.Β 

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us by sending an email tocareers@yptc.com. In your email, please include your name and preferred method of contact, and we will respond as soon as possible.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminateΒ on the basis ofΒ race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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