Accounting Manager

Reports to:                           Business Unit Controller
Location:                              Phoenix, AZ
FLSA Status:                        Exempt                                                                            

The Company

Created in 2019, Meriton is building a portfolio of the most trusted independent brands in the world of commercial HVAC. We’ve invested heavily in customized software, information technology, finance and accounting, marketing, leadership development, and human resources, which can be leveraged across our portfolio companies to increase operating efficiency and generate growth.

At Meriton, we’re committed to a “buy and build” strategy of continuous investments that work to accelerate mutual long-term growth. That means we don’t make short-term bets. We make long-term commitments. At Meriton, we partner with our portfolio companies to expand their reach, amplify their voice, and grow their market share.

And just like the commitment we put into growth for our portfolio companies, we’re devoted to cultivating mutual growth with our associates. Our ongoing objective is to recognize talent, respect hard work, and reward those who understand what it means to “earn it” each and every day.

We’re always seeking top-tier talent, creative problem solvers, and forward-thinking leaders to add to our growing team. If you’re looking to join a group of people as driven as you are, let’s start a conversation at www.meriton.com.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strong Accounting Manager.  Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and have excellent organizational skills.   Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.  Must be strong in Excel and other Microsoft applications and be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, high growth environment.   

Responsibilities

• Supports Business Unit controller in the delivery of financial results and analysis for our Arizona and Nevada business units, including communications with BU leadership.
• Coordinate accounting daily operations at the Business Unit and with Meriton Shared Services including:

• Working with accounting shared services to ensure AP and AR processes are completed timely and accurately for the business unit.

• Cash receipts, cash forecasting, treasury and budgeting activity.
• Disbursements.
• General ledger entries, account reconciliation, fixed asset activity.
• Revenue and expenditure variance analysis.
• Debt activity.
• Insurance activity.

• Owns key parts of the month end close and reconciliation processes
• Monitor and analyze accounting data.
• Set up and monitor accounting KPIs.
• Regularly produce financial reports and statements.
•  Adhere to proper accounting methods, policies and principles.
•  Recruit, hire and train new employees.
•  Assist and oversee the annual audit.
•  Assist and oversee the annual budget.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Support sales as needed with project and customer matters.
• Supports AR collection efforts, including cashflow analysis and reporting.
• Work closely with the Business Unit Controller to follow Meriton accounting policies and maintain a strong control environment.
• Support the overall Meriton external audit.
• Ad hoc requests as necessary

The Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years accounting experience, HVAC or construction experience a plus
• Experience with integrated ERP, Microsoft D365 a plus
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong business acumen with exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Operations and commercial literacy
• Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner.
• CPA desired but not required.

Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone, reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer