Inventory Controller

About the Company
 Our client is a recognized leader in the construction materials and heavy civil infrastructure industry, serving customers throughout the Mountain West. With a strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, and employee development, the company has built a reputation as an employer of choice by investing in its people, technology, and long-term growth.
 Supporting operations across multiple markets, the organization supplies aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, and other essential construction materials for public and private infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity to join a financially stable company where accounting professionals play a strategic role in driving operational performance.
 About the Position
 Our client is seeking an experienced Region Inventory Controller to oversee inventory accounting and financial controls across multiple operating locations within the Mountain Region. This leadership position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and financial reporting of inventory assets, including aggregates, cement, asphalt oil, fuel, and resale products.
 Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Region Inventory Controller will partner closely with operations, procurement, production, sales, and executive leadership to strengthen inventory processes, improve financial reporting, and support sound business decisions.

This role offers a unique blend of accounting leadership, operational collaboration, and strategic financial analysis.
 This position may be based in any major market within the company's Mountain Region. Regular travel, including overnight travel, is required.

Key Responsibilities
 Lead all inventory accounting activities across multiple regional operations
 Maintain accurate financial records for inventory transactions, including production, receipts, consumption, adjustments, and transfers
 Oversee inventory accounting for aggregates, cement, asphalt oil, fuel, and resale materials
 Perform and review reconciliations between physical inventory counts and financial records while resolving discrepancies
 Analyze inventory costs, variances, depletion rates, impairments, and reserve balances to support financial planning and operational decision-making
 Manage the monthly inventory close process, including depletion, reclamation, and related journal entries
 Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial reporting requirements
 Coordinate annual inventory reviews, including obsolescence assessments and reserve analysis
 Partner with operational leaders on inventory initiatives, process improvements, and special projects
 Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests
 Collaborate with procurement, production, sales, and accounting teams to improve inventory accuracy and reporting
 Provide leadership and guidance to inventory accounting personnel located throughout the region
 Requirements
 Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
 CPA designation or equivalent professional certification preferred
 Minimum of five years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting

Experience with in construction materials, heavy civil construction, manufacturing, mining, or industrial operations strongly preferred
 Thorough understanding of inventory accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting

Experience with complex accounting systems, subledger management, general ledger mapping, and point-of-sale transaction interfaces
 Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
 High level of accuracy and attention to detail
 Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments
 Experience leading geographically dispersed teams is highly desirable
 Willingness to travel throughout the Mountain Region, including overnight travel as business needs require
 Benefits
 Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience ($110,000-$130,000)
 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
 Retirement savings plan with company contributions
 Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time off
 Professional development and continuing education opportunities
 Stable, growth-oriented organization with long-term career advancement potential
 Opportunity to play a key leadership role supporting one of the region's premier construction materials organizations