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 companys 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

Bachelors 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 within 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 regions premier construction materials organizations