Controller at Family Focus – Chicago, Illinois

Family Focus is seeking a strategic and experienced Controller to join our leadership team. We are a $34 million nonprofit social services agency serving hundreds of families and community members across Chicago and Northeast Illinois. With significant federal, state, and local government funding—including programs such as Head Start—this role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and long-term sustainability for our education and youth development programs as well as our family support services.

This is more than a traditional accounting role. The Controller serves as a key partner to the CFO, helping lead financial strategy, strengthen systems, and support program leaders in managing complex funding streams. The Controller will also act on behalf of the CFO as needed, including presenting financials to executive leadership and the Board.

What You'll Do

Compensation & Benefits
Salary: $130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

This is a full-time exempt position
Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/benefits/

Why Join Us
You'll join a mission-driven organization committed to delivering high-quality, equitable services to the community. This role offers the opportunity to shape financial strategy, strengthen systems, and make a meaningful impact at scale.

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Accounting, Controller, Director of Accounting, Director of Finance