Controller Jobs in Illinois

A Controller in the banking industry is responsible for managing all the financial operations of the bank. They oversee the production of periodic financial reports, maintain an adequate system of accounting records, and design a comprehensive set of controls and budgets to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the bank's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. They also have a strategic role in forecasting and planning the bank's financial future.

The Controller role requires a mix of skills, including leadership, strategic planning, business acumen, and excellent communication skills. They need to have strong problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and be well-versed in financial management software. A bachelor's degree in finance or accounting is often required, and a master's degree or certifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) are typically preferred. Prior to becoming a Controller, a person may have roles such as Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Chief Financial Officer.

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Senior Strategic Finance Manager

  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 hours ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 11 hours ago

Lumen Senior Strategic Finance Manager in Springfield , Illinois About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly,...

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Finance Lead - Global Commercial FP&A

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 14 hours ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Global Finance Lead, Holistic Productivity

  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Job Level: Technical Leadership-T3 Job Description: This newly created and highly visible role will be tasked with framing, driving, and supporting the holistic productivity agenda for the Mars...

Executive Finance Manager - PCS, Monitoring Solutions

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Job Description Summary The Executive Finance Manager for Monitoring Solutions is responsible for providing strategic P&L and operational finance leadership to the businesses. The role will serve...

Director Finance - Global IBP & Mgmt Reporting

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest...

Director of Finance & Accounting

  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 1 day ago

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the eighth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! Clarity Partners is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting local to...

Senior Director, Finance Master Data Governance Lead

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Level: People Leadership-P3 Job Description: We are on the lookout for a dynamic and visionary Senior Director, Finance Master Data Governance Lead to spearhead our enterprise-wide financial...

Amazons North American Customer Fulfillment (NACF) Finance is looking for a Finance Manager to be the trusted finance partner for fulfillment centers supporting operational and functional leaders....

Finance Lead - R&D Finance, Clinical Development

  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • North Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable...

Supply Chain Transformation Finance Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Job Description Summary The Supply Chain Finance Transformation Manager is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and making recommendations to Finance Leaders & operating teams regarding...

Global Vice President, Finance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

The Global Vice President, Finance will be a key strategic leader responsible for driving financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across Numerator's global operations. This...

Director- Finance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Company Description About Adtalem Global Education Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry....

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Evanston, IL
  • 2 days ago

The McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois is looking for a Cheif Financial Officer. Job Description The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at McGaw YMCA serves on the CEOs senior leadership team and...

Program Director-Finance

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

Description The  Program Director   reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant...

Finance Manager- Shared Services

  • Geneva, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 3 days ago

Finance Manager- Shared Services Geneva, IL (Hybrid) As a Finance Manager- Shared Services, you will be responsible for oversight of the Accounts Receivable, Collections, Accounts Receivable, and...

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Salary for Controller Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireBanking research efforts.

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Highest Education Level

Controllers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
39.4%
Master's Degree
21.1%
High School or GED
19.9%
Associate's Degree
8.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
7.3%
Doctorate Degree
1.5%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Controllers in Illinois
10+ years
24.0%
6-8 years
24.0%
4-6 years
20.0%
8-10 years
16.0%
2-4 years
12.0%
1-2 years
4.0%