Strategic Controller – Construction & Manufacturing Finance

Hiltz Propane Systems, Inc.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Hiltz Propane Systems Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations in a project-based manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial records, cash flow, and strong internal controls.

You will manage close processes, budgeting, and job costing, supervise a small accounting team, and coordinate audits and tax filings, while driving automation and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
• 4+ years progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in construction, manufacturing, or other project-based industries.
• Experience with job costing and WIP schedules.
• Excellent managerial, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes (target: 7–10 business days).
• Prepare accurate financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations (A/R, A/P, WIP, inventory, debt).
• Lead the annual budgeting process and rolling 12-month cash flow forecasts.
• Supervise accounting staff in A/P, A/R, and Inventory.
• Administer current accounting system and prepare for ERP implementation; ensure data accuracy.
• Drive improvements and automation across billing, time entry, payables, receivables, and reporting workflows.
• Provide KPI dashboards and support estimating with cost analysis.
• Evaluate financial implications of make-vs-buy decisions, lease-vs-purchase, and capex.
• Support long-term planning and growth initiatives.

Skills

Financial management

Job costing

WIP schedules

Leadership

Communication

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Hiltz Propane Systems Inc. in Pennsylvania seeks a Controller to lead accounting operations in a project-based manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial records, cash flow, and strong internal controls.

You will manage close processes, budgeting, and job costing, supervise a small accounting team, and coordinate audits and tax filings, while driving automation and system improvements.