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Program Controller Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Controller

Collinsville, IL ยท On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Controller About Gateway Truck & Refrigeration As a leading Carrier Refrigeration, Volvo, Hino ... Employee assistance program * Life insurance This is subject to change at any time based on company ...

Controller

Chicago Heights, IL ยท On-site

$96K - $158K/yr

The Controller, in partnership with the Business Analyst will partner with departments across the College to ensure proper financial justification is presented with any new academic program, large ...

The Controller, in partnership with the Business Analyst will partner with departments across the College to ensure proper financial justification is presented with any new academic program, large ...

The Controller, in partnership with the Business Analyst will partner with departments across the College to ensure proper financial justification is presented with any new academic program, large ...

Controller

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

The Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities, ensuring ... Employee wellness programs and resources. About Us: Altimeter Associates is a leading architecture ...

Controller

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

Controller - US Region Location: Chicago | Practice Area: Corporate Services | Type: Permanent Be a ... Paid parental leave and family support programs * Learning and professional development support ...

Controller

Chicago, IL ยท Hybrid

Controller - US Region Location: Chicago | Practice Area: Corporate Services | Type: Permanent Be a ... Paid parental leave and family support programs * Learning and professional development support ...

Controller

Arlington Heights, IL ยท On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Controller Job Duties: * Assist in administrative, financial, and risk management operations ... Analysis of Corporate Insurance program * Analysis of financials for tax strategies * Analysis of ...

Controller

Arlington Heights, IL ยท On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Controller Job Duties: * Assist in administrative, financial, and risk management operations ... Analysis of Corporate Insurance program * Analysis of financials for tax strategies * Analysis of ...

Controller

Arlington Heights, IL ยท On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Controller Job Duties: * Assist in administrative, financial, and risk management operations ... Analysis of Corporate Insurance program * Analysis of financials for tax strategies * Analysis of ...

Due to continued company growth they are seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to join there ... Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs; Legal Assistance; Identity Protection; and Accident ...

Controller

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

Individual barriers for program Production Assistants ("PAs") may include prior contact with the ... The Controller will be charged with identifying new opportunities to improve efficiencies ...

Controller

Hinsdale, IL ยท On-site

$153K - $230K/yr

Controller 1.0 Hinsdale, IL, US Salary Range: $153,818.00 To $230,728.00 Annually Job Title ... Additionally, you may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program based on both ...

Controller

Chicago, IL ยท On-site

Individual barriers for program Production Assistants ("PAs") may include prior contact with the ... The Controller will be charged with identifying new opportunities to improve efficiencies ...

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Program Controller information

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$53.3K

$115.8K

$170.1K

How much do program controller jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for program controller in Illinois is $115,795.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $94,000.00 and $134,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Program Controller vs Project Manager?

AspectProgram ControllerProject Manager
CredentialsTypically requires finance, accounting, or business management certificationsUsually holds project management certifications like PMP or PRINCE2
Work EnvironmentWorks within finance or control departments, focusing on financial oversight of multiple programsOperates within project teams, managing specific projects from initiation to completion
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in industries like construction, engineering, and government sectorsWidely used across IT, construction, healthcare, and corporate sectors

The Program Controller primarily oversees financial and budget aspects across multiple programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. In contrast, the Project Manager focuses on planning, executing, and closing individual projects. While both roles require strong organizational skills, the Program Controller emphasizes financial control, whereas the Project Manager emphasizes project delivery and team coordination.

Is a program controller a high level position?

A program controller is typically a mid- to senior-level role responsible for overseeing project budgets, schedules, and financial reporting within an organization. While it involves significant responsibility, it is generally not considered an executive or top-tier leadership position, but it often requires strong analytical skills and industry experience.

What does a program controller do?

A program controller oversees the planning, execution, and monitoring of large projects or programs within an organization. They ensure that project goals are met on time and within budget by coordinating resources, tracking progress, and managing risks, often using project management tools and techniques. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are essential for this role.

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Program Controller jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Program Controller job openings:

Infographic showing various Program Controller job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $115,795 per year, or $55.7 per hour.

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

Chicago, IL โ€ข Hybrid

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
Accounting Servicesย โ€ขย 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-WINNINGย Accounting Firm-You should work here!ย ย #LI-Hybrid

Controller for Nonprofit Organizationsย 

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.ย 

We offer aย hybridย work environment,ย a flexible work schedule, an excellentย benefits program,ย generous employer medical contributions,ย professionalย education opportunities,ย competitive compensation,ย a standard full-time 35-hour work week,ย andย a people-focused cultureย withย genuine support inside and outside of work.ย BEย A CONTROLLERย WITH A PURPOSE! Accounting skills, paired with a passion for helping nonprofit organizations, make for consistent, positive, client relationships.ย Additionally, theย commitment thatย ourย leadership has shown through the pandemic and beyondย has resulted in unprecedented growth and Best Place to Work awards.ย ย 

We are looking forย aย dedicated, personable, hands-onย Controllerย seeking a dynamic opportunity to guide our clients and provideย transformative accounting services.ย Successful candidates must be comfortableย workingย with multiple clients both virtually and on-site.ย Theย Controllerย will interact with clients, their staff, Board ofย Directors,ย and Finance Committees on a regular basis.ย 

Responsibilities

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

  • Transforming nonprofitย clientย financial departmentsย toย help themย meetย their mission!ย 
  • Financialย reporting forย management andย Boardย decisionย makingย and presentationsย 
  • Recommendingย andย implementingย improvements toย accounting, operations, internal controls,ย andย complianceย policies andย procedures,ย supportingย client strategyย and best practicesย 
  • Transactionalย activitiesย including accounts payable, accounts receivable (revenue recognition and billing),ย andย payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month-end close,ย andย maintainingย workpapersย 
  • Analysisย and dataย visualization, budgeting andย forecastingย 
  • Grant management, allocations, and funder reportingย 
  • Prepare for and manage annual auditย ย 
  • Client and staff training opportunitiesย 
Qualifications
  • Passionate about working in or supporting non-profit organizationsย 
  • Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Financeย 
  • 5-7ย plusย years accounting experienceย 
  • Experience working in a remote environment preferredย 
  • Ability to manageย and leadย multiple clients, work independently,ย and be responsiveย on a timely basisย ย 
  • Demonstrated strongย Microsoftย Excel skillsย 
  • Experience with multiple GL packages, especially QuickBooks, andย electronic bill payย systemsย 
  • Non-profitย accounting,ย publicย accounting experience, and/or consulting experienceย isย a plusย but not requiredย ย 
  • CPA certification is a plusย 
  • Bilingual-English/Spanish a plusย 
  • Our part-time employees are expected to work during normal business hours to best serve our clients

YPTC Offersย 

  • A Best Place to Work! We are nationally recognized by both Inc. Magazine andย Accounting Todayย ย 
  • Work with a mission-driven purpose serving nonprofit organizationsย ย 
  • A culture of support, enabling our staff to succeedย ย 
  • Growth! We are among the fastest growing accounting firms in the US, with unlimited opportunities for professional growthย ย 
  • Competitive compensationย ย 
  • 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 premiumsย 
  • 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 Matchย ย 
  • Ample professional development opportunities and reimbursementย ย 
  • Company provided laptop and technology stipendย ย ย 
  • Hybridย workย environmentย ย 

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.ย 

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 discriminateย on the basis ofย race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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