Controller - Evanston, IL

Controller - Evanston, IL - Full-Time at Your Part-Time Controller, LLC

Award-winning accounting firm—You should work here!
Controller for Nonprofit Organizations

Your Part-Time Controller, LLC (YPTC) is a national leader in providing outsourced accounting services to nonprofit organizations. YPTC has been recognized as the best place to work by Accounting Today for 2025 and received a Best Places to Work for Women award. We offer a hybrid work environment, flexible schedule, excellent benefits, generous medical contributions, professional education opportunities, competitive compensation, a 35‑hour work week, and a people‑focused culture.

• Transform nonprofit client financial departments to help them meet their mission
• Financial reporting for management and board decision‑making and presentations
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures
• Transactional activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general accounting, reconciliations, month‑end close, and maintaining work papers
• Analysis and data visualization, budgeting and forecasting
• Grant management, allocations, and funder reporting
• Prepare for and manage annual audit
• Client and staff training opportunities

• Passionate about working in or supporting nonprofit organizations
• Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Accounting or Finance
• 5‑7+ years of accounting experience
• Experience working in a remote environment preferred
• Ability to manage and lead multiple clients, work independently, and respond promptly
• Demonstrated strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with multiple GL packages, especially Quick Books, and electronic bill pay systems
• Non‑profit accounting, public accounting, or consulting experience is a plus but not required
• CPA certification is a plus
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
• Customized cover letter explaining interest and qualifications required

• A Best Place to Work—nationally recognized by Inc. Magazine and Accounting Today
• Mission‑driven purpose serving nonprofit organizations
• Culture of support, enabling staff to succeed
• Unlimited professional growth opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• 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
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and supplementary options
• Very generous employer contributions to medical insurance premiums
• Hybrid work environment

Full‑time positions:
Starting annual base salary $90,000 – $125,000 (35‑hour work week). Total compensation may increase with overtime pay and bonuses. Professional development reimbursement and technology stipend provided annually.

Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation may contact  We are an equal‑opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.