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Corporate Controller

WTTW/Chicago PBS and WFMT/Chicago Classical
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/17/2026

WTTW (Chicago PBS) and WFMT (classical music radio station) are looking for a Corporate Controller to lead the accounting operations of the organization, ensuring accurate and timely financial information for the purposes of internal and external reporting and compliance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Supervise finance/accounting staff

·         Propose accounting process improvements

·         Recommend, implement, and maintain accounting policies and controls

·         Work with accounting firm to prepare annual tax returns

·         Prepare financial statements and regulatory information including divisional schedules and/or statements

·         Plan and implement annual audits with independent external auditors

·         Assist FP&A team with any accounting data requests

·         File timely financial regulatory reports

·         Manage accounting for endowment and other financial assets

·         FCC Compliance Officer

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Mastery of accounting principles as it relates to financial reporting and GAAP

·         Organized and detail oriented

·         Expert user of Microsoft Excel and other office products

·         Oracle NetSuite proficiency preferred but not required

·         Solutions-oriented mindset

·         Customer-service oriented

·         Ability to work cross-functionally and across various levels of management

·         Flexibility in work schedule; 3 days in office minimum

EXPERIENCE:

       5 years or more of supervisory experience

       7 years or more of accounting/finance experience with at least 5 years of experience in a controller capacity

       Media and/or content company experience preferred

       Non-profit experience required

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA preferred. 

ESTIMATED SALARY RANGE: starting at $100,000 - $150,000/annual

WTTW and WFMT are committed to providing comprehensive and affordable benefits. These benefits are available to eligible employees.

Window to the World Communications, Inc., the parent organization of WTTW and WFMT, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

 

Salary : $100,000 - $150,000

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