Plant Controller (Internal Candidates Only) in Boise, Idaho at Multiquip

We are seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Plant Controller to lead accounting, inventory control, production flow, and parts distribution within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate cost accounting, inventory management, and operational efficiency while maintaining compliance with corporate standards.

If you thrive on data, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration, this is a great opportunity to make a measurable impact.

• Support the monthly financial close process in partnership with the Director of Production Accounting
• Analyze and report daily cost variances, benchmarking metrics, and operational statistics
• Manage job costing for components and finished products
• Monitor and maintain standard cost structures in a standard costing environment
• Update and maintain bill of materials (BOM) costs
• Produce reports on work orders, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Track and report component utilization aligned with BOM standards

• Oversee all inventory control functions, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Analyze production schedules and collaborate with department leaders to ensure material availability
• Monitor plant activity to ensure compliance with corporate standards, including J-SOX controls
• Identify and communicate discrepancies in bill of materials with Engineering

• Develop, implement, and train staff on inventory processes and material flow best practices
• Oversee shipping and receiving operations to ensure accurate recording, labeling, and distribution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in inventory accuracy and cost management
• Lead special projects and initiatives as assigned

• Directly supervise team members within Accounting
• Manage hiring, training, performance evaluation, and employee development
• Plan and allocate work effectively across the team
• Foster a collaborative environment and resolve employee concerns

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Management, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong background in inventory accounting and cost accounting

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage all levels of the organizationfrom shop floor to senior leadership
• Ability to interpret data, metrics, and financial reports to drive decisions
• Comfortable presenting information to small and large groups

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)

• Solid understanding of mathematical concepts (ratios, percentages, and cost calculations)
• Ability to interpret and execute instructions in various formats (written, verbal, diagram-based)
• Experience working in diverse and multicultural workplace environments

• Opportunity to lead and influence critical manufacturing processes
• Collaborative, team-focused environment
• Exposure to strategic financial and operational decision-making
• Growth opportunities in a dynamic organization

Multiquip provides competitive pay and benefits and supports our employees through our values of safety, integrity and respect.
Employment is subject to pre-employment physical, drug-screening and background investigation. E-Verify (www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) is used to verify a candidates legal right to work in the U.S.
Multiquip Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will received consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

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