Funds Manager
US$80,000 – US$90,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Funds Manager/Accountant”
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- Expected experience
- 2–3 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$80,000 – US$90,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsBachelor
Field of studyAccounting, Business Administration, Public Administration
Job Requisition ID: 59568 Opening Date: 10/15/2026Closing Date: 10/28/2026Agency: Illinois Office of ComptrollerClass Title: MANAGER - 81550 Salary: $80,000/year - $90,000/yearJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1Merit Comp Code: Exempt
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours/day, 37.5 hours/week
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 3 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needsHeadquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661Work County: CookAgency Contact: Carmen.Salas@illinoiscomptroller.gov
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Position Overview
COME JOIN A TRANSFORMATIVE TEAM, with a record of proven, positive impact to the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Office of the Comptroller is seeking applicants for the position of Funds Manager/Accountant for PLACE Department.
The Comptroller is the chief fiscal control officer for the Illinois government, charged by the Constitution with maintaining the state’s central fiscal accounts and ordering payments into and out of the appropriate funds. The office processes more than 16 million transactions annually and serves as a “fiscal watchdog” to ensure that all state payments meet the requirements of the law. The Comptroller’s office provides meaningful and timely fiscal information to help state policymakers adopt effective policies. The office continually seeks new ways to improve how it serves the public. The Comptroller has updated and streamlined the Comptroller’s website and has led the process of updating the state’s payroll and accounting systems. Comptroller Mendoza is committed to running the Office of Comptroller as a financial watchdog for the interest of Illinois citizens and to installing the most modern and transparent systems to make the state’s financial information available to all.