Assistant Controller Jobs in Illinois

Assistant Controller jobs in Illinois are in steady demand, with hiring concentrated in corporate finance, manufacturing, healthcare systems, and professional services across Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. Large employers with lasting Illinois footprints, including Caterpillar, Advocate Health Care, and Walgreens Boots Alliance, regularly recruit at the assistant controller level for both divisional and corporate finance functions. The most sought-after specialties in Illinois are financial reporting, cost accounting, and consolidation accounting, particularly in organizations navigating multi-entity structures. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles14
Top employerPlexus
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring8
Work type50% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Plexus
Assistant Controller
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Assistant Controller
Plexus
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
$124k - $186k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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GMA Construction Group
Construction Assistant Controller
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Construction Assistant Controller
GMA Construction Group
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Customer Service & Support
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
$110k - $120k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in finance

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NEW* Assistant Controller - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)
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NEW* Assistant Controller - Plant Operational Excellence (Relocation: Southern California)
Augmentis
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$120k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance

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CliftonLarsonAllen
CAAS- Assistant Controller- Higher Education
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CAAS- Assistant Controller- Higher Education
CliftonLarsonAllen
Oak Brook, Illinois
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Compliance & Legal
$81k - $144k/yr
Bachelor's degree
5,001-10,000

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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago
Assistant Controller - Mission Support
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Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago
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Assistant Controller - Mission Support
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Business Strategy
Consulting & Professional Services
$105k - $110k/yr
Bachelor of Science

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Assistant Controller Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
7 jobs
Hodgkins
1 job
Rosemont
1 job
Champaign
1 job
Oak Brook
1 job
Northbrook
1 job
Buffalo Grove
1 job
Round Lake Park
1 job

Assistant Controller Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Plexus
Plexus1 open role
TopStep
TopStep1 open role
Rippling
Rippling1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in assistant controller jobs across Illinois.

  • CPA license issued or recognized by the Illinois Board of Examiners preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
  • Four or more years of progressive accounting or financial reporting experience
  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial close processes
  • Experience supervising accounting staff and coordinating with external auditors

Assistant Controller Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a assistant controller in Illinois?

Most assistant controllers in Illinois hold a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and advance through staff and senior accounting roles before reaching the assistant controller level. While no state license is legally required to hold the title, the CPA credential issued through the Illinois Board of Examiners is the most consistently valued qualification and frequently listed as preferred by Illinois employers. Candidates who combine CPA licensure with experience in financial close, reporting, and team supervision are the most competitive.

Which companies hire assistant controllers in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring assistant controllers in Illinois include Plexus, TopStep, and Rippling, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's concentration of manufacturing headquarters, major health systems, and large retail and financial services companies creates consistent demand for assistant controllers across a range of industries.

Which Illinois cities have the most assistant controller jobs?

Chicago, Hodgkins, and Rosemont have the most assistant controller openings in Illinois. The Chicago metro drives the majority of demand given its density of corporate headquarters, financial services firms, and large health systems, while Peoria and Rockford reflect hiring tied to manufacturing and regional healthcare employers that maintain sizable accounting departments outside the Chicago area.

Are there remote assistant controller jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they are less common than in purely analytical finance roles, since assistant controllers typically oversee month-end close, manage accounting staff, and coordinate with auditors in ways that benefit from on-site presence. About 50% of assistant controller openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Financial reporting and consolidation tasks are the functions most often performed remotely when employers do offer flexible arrangements.

How can I get hired as a assistant controller in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is moving into an assistant controller role from a senior accountant or accounting manager position, typically after three to five years in financial reporting or general ledger work. Large Illinois employers such as major health systems and manufacturing companies hire entry-level and new-graduate accountants into staff roles that feed the assistant controller pipeline over time. Pursuing CPA licensure through the Illinois Board of Examiners while working in a senior accounting role is the credential that most consistently accelerates that progression.

Where can I find and apply to assistant controller jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to assistant controller jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search for roles that match your experience level, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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