Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.
If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.
Accounting Manager – Business Unit Support
Reports to: Regional/BU Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location (Onsite): Brea, CA
Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 + 15% bonus
The Opportunity
The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the Regional/BU Controller and leadership team by delivering accurate, timely and decision-useful financial information. This role is a hands-on accounting leader who partners with operations, balancing individual tasks with oversight of shared services and local accounting.
This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional with project-based industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced high-growth environment and demonstrates strong commercial and operational acumen.
Responsibilities
• Prepare and deliver month-end close package and reporting in a timely manner. Support Regional/BU Controller to complete all necessary journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Support Regional/BU Controller to oversee all aspects of accounting processes and transactions in coordination with shared services, including AP, AR, and general accounting, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and escalated appropriately.
• Provide additional support to Regional/BU Controller and project and operations teams, including oversight of job costing, pricing analysis, customer terms, and revenue recognition.
• Direct accounts receivable, cash flow management, and cash forecasting activities, including review of aging, collections strategy, and working capital performance.
• Ensure adherence to Meriton accounting policies, US GAAP, and internal control standards; maintain strong documentation and approval frameworks.
• Serve as primary local accounting lead for external audits including preparing schedules, reconciliations, and other requests from auditors and Meriton accounting.
The Required Profile
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience; construction, HVAC, or project-based services experience preferred
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP; familiarity with ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) is highly desirable
• ERP experience required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) preferred
• 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
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP
- ERP experience
- Fluent in Microsoft Office
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
What We Do
Meriton has deep experience and a strong track record of success in the commercial HVAC industry. Our team makes long-term investments in top-tier, independent companies and brings them together to maximize our collective potential. Our portfolio has a footprint spread across 13 U.S. states between ten businesses: Air Equipment Company, CFM Company, Custom Mechanical Solutions, Engineered Equipment, Inc., HVAC RNTL, Integrated Cooling Solutions, Mechanical Products Nevada, Mechanical Products Southwest, Texas AirSystems and Vicon Equipment. For more information about our portfolio, visit our website. We are the leading network of exclusive manufacturers’ representatives in commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. Our business is driven by trusted relationships with manufacturer partners, building owners, contractors, engineers, and architects. At Meriton, our name embodies our team spirit and collaborative approach. It’s a combination of the words “merit” and “peloton”. Our company's legacy is rooted in the idea of 'merit' representing the hard work we put in to earn every win. Peloton, refers to cyclists who ride closely together to save energy and reduce wind resistance to help each other perform better in a race. That’s what we do here. Ride as a team. Reduce headwinds. Help each other grow, build and win. At Meriton we're Accelerating Excellence every day.
