Controller

About the role

NCS is an industry‑leading manufacturing, chemical and technology company serving car wash operators across North America. The De Pere, WI plant (NCS Chemistry facility) develops and manufactures the cleaning and care chemicals that power car washes. The financial controller will oversee all general accounting, close and standard costing activities for this plant, partnering with plant operations, other finance and plant controllers, leading a small accounting team, and supporting the ongoing NetSuite implementation and broader ERP transformation. The position is based onsite at the De Pere facility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the key finance and accounting business partner to De Pere plant leadership and operations teams, providing financial insight to support production, quality, and operational decision‑making.
• Own the month‑end close process for the De Pere plant, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis (including MBRs and Bridge Analysis monthly).
• Lead deployment, maintenance, and ongoing oversight of the standard costing system across the plant and ERP platform, partnering with corporate finance and other plant controllers to drive toward a best‑in‑class costing environment.
• Analyze and report on standard cost variances (purchase price, usage, labor, and overhead), partnering with operations to identify root causes and drive corrective action.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and reconciliation of periodic and annual physical inventory counts, including cycle counts, ensuring accuracy of on‑hand inventory and resolution of variances.
• Support the annual financial statement audit and any internal audits, including preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and ensuring documentation of key controls.
• Evaluate, design, and strengthen internal controls and financial procedures at the plant, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Support the plant's ongoing NetSuite implementation and broader corporate IT/ERP transformation, including process design and testing related to plant accounting and costing.
• Partner with plant management on capital expenditure tracking, project accounting, and equipment and facility investments.
• Prepare and present monthly financial results, KPIs, and cost trends to plant and corporate leadership.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a small plant accounting team, building organizational capability and bench strength.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 8+ years in the accounting/finance field
• Strong knowledge and experience with ERP systems
• Experience with budgeting, variance analysis and management reporting
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Skills

• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude expected
• Preferred finance experience within a chemical or industrial manufacturing environment

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• Matching 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development, training, opportunities for advancement