Top 242 Controller Jobs in Palatine Il

Controller - Tech Forward Full Cycle Accounting
Intelligent Lighting Creations —Arlington Heights, IL
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Deputy Controller
Paradigm Healthcare —Skokie, IL
- $115,000 - $140,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 7 years
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Regional Controller
Ace Hardware Corporation —Oak Brook, IL
- $120,200 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- 5 years
- Finance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Division Controller
CFS —Rosemont, IL
- $200,000 - $230,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Bachelor of Science
- 11+ years
Controller
CFS —Northbrook, IL
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Office
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
Assistant Controller
Aldridge Electric —Libertyville, IL
- $165,000 - $210,000 a year
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Controller
Lighthouse Autism Center —Schaumburg, IL
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- ERP systems
- Office
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Assistant Controller
Lily and Fox —Arlington Heights, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
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Controller
BEAR Construction —Rolling Meadows, IL
- $140,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Finance
- Bachelor's degree
- GAAP
Corporate Controller
Anchor Group Mgmt —Schaumburg, IL
- $203,354 - $305,023 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Access
- CPA
- 5 years
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Corporate Controller
Cobra Concrete Cutting —Wheeling, IL
- $130,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- CPA
- Office
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AVP, Controller
Mather Headquarters —Evanston, IL
- $180,000 - $205,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
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Controller
Rosecrance Health Network —Des Plaines, IL
- $146,290 a year
- Monday to Friday
- CPA
- Customer service
- Office
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Assistant Unit Controller
Curtiss-Wright —Arlington Heights, IL
- $108,900 - $134,050 a year
- Full-time
- CPA
- Office
- Finance
- Profit sharing
- Employee stock purchase plan
Assistant Controller
BORNQUIST INC —Northbrook, IL
- $85,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- CPA
- Profit sharing
- Health savings account
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Director, Corporate Controller
Network Distribution —Schaumburg, IL
- $170,000 - $190,000 a year
- Year round work
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Profit sharing
- Wellness program
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Manager, Consolidations & Reporting (US - Remote)
CDK Global —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $130,000 - $145,000 a year
- Remote
- 6 years
- Oracle
- CPA
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Accounting Manager
Confidential —Arlington Heights, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Current TB test
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
US Finance Manager
Corston Architectural Detail —Hanover Park, IL
- $70,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
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Accounting Manager
TEMPCO ELECTRIC HEATER —Wood Dale, IL
- $110,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- ERP systems
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Controller - Tech Forward Full Cycle Accounting

Intelligent Lighting Creations -
Arlington Heights, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching

Qualifications

Accounts receivable
Cost accounting analysis
Confidential information handling
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
Accounts payable
Small business experience
Bachelor's degree
Job order costing
GAAP
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks
Payroll
Budgeting
Bank reconciliation

Full Job Description

Job Overview

The Controller is responsible for the entire accounting cycle at ILC — from daily bookkeeping to financial reporting. This position ensures accuracy in all financial records, provides leadership with meaningful data, and maintains compliance with tax and reporting standards. We are looking for someone that is tech forward and can implement new technologies to improve processes.

This is a hands-on, full-cycle role in a dynamic, entrepreneurial company — ideal for someone who enjoys both detail-oriented accounting work and accounting leadership.

Accounting Operations

Oversee and perform all bookkeeping functions: A/P, A/R, payroll, and bank reconciliations
Manage month-end and year-end closings
Maintain accurate general ledger and supporting schedules
Process journal entries and ensure proper documentation
Prepare and submit sales tax and other compliance filings

Financial Reporting

Produce timely, accurate monthly financial statements and cash flow reports
Provide management with insights on trends, margins, and variances
Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting
Support external tax preparation and financial reviews

Job Costing & Inventory

Maintain accurate job cost tracking and reporting
Monitor inventory levels, cost allocations, and work-in-progress
Collaborate with operations and sales to ensure financial accuracy

Process & Systems Management

Maintain and improve QuickBooks Online setup and related integrations
Develop and implement internal controls, procedures, and documentation
Identify process improvements for greater accuracy and efficiency

Payroll & HR Coordination

Oversee or process payroll and benefit-related accounting
Partner with Office Manager for onboarding/offboarding and HR administration
Ensure payroll taxes, 401(k), and benefits are recorded correctly

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
5–10 years of accounting experience, with full-cycle bookkeeping proficiency
Strong understanding of GAAP, job costing, and small business finance
Proficient in QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets
Tech Forward Accounting
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Comfortable managing multiple priorities independently
High degree of integrity, confidentiality, and ownership mindset

Preferred Traits

Hands-on, proactive, and reliable
Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving
Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small business environment
Values accuracy, consistency, and process improvement

Excited to help build a strong financial foundation for a growing company

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Paid time off

Application Question(s):

Give me one concrete example of how you personally redesigned an accounting workflow using automation, systems integration, or AI. Walk me through the old process, the new process, the tools involved, the controls you put in place, and the business impact.

Work Location: In person

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