Location: La Porte, IN
Category: Accounting, Finance, Tax, & Audit
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 03/25/2026
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a stable and well-established chemical manufacturing organization to support their Controller and lead key cost accounting and inventory functions.
This is a newly created position driven by increased demand. The accounting team is high-performing with a streamlined month-end close (1–2 days), and this role will play a critical part in supporting complex inventory and cost structures within a process manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing, variance analysis, and overhead allocation
- Manage inventory processes including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliations
- Analyze manufacturing costs, material usage, and margins to support operational decision-making
- Support month-end and year-end close, including COGS and financial reporting
- Maintain and improve ERP system accuracy related to inventory, costing, and production data
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
- Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to internal controls
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and operations
- Serve as a backup to the Controller and support broader accounting functions as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
- 8+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong cost accounting and inventory experience required (non-negotiable)
- Experience with standard costing, BOMs, and variance analysis
- Advanced Excel skills required
- ERP system experience required
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
- Proven ability to work independently and operate in a hands-on environment
About Us:
At NCW, we do our best to provide the brightest talent to the best companies across the country. Founded in 2000, our company’s purpose was to redefine the way people think about contract staffing. People come first in our business. Our services are refined with in-depth expertise in our industry verticals, construction, manufacturing, warehousing & distribution, and engineering. We care about finding solutions that benefit everyone involved: our clients, our candidates, and our workforce.
NCW is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity and inclusion are important components of our culture and hiring practices. NCW is an employer and business partner dedicated to elevating the quality of life of our employees, clients, and communities.