Full Time Inventory Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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 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 region's premier construction materials organizations