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.
Business Unit Controller
Reports to: Regional BU Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Irving, TX
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 Business Unit (BU) Controller to support one to multiple Meriton operating companies. This individual will be a key member of the Accounting and local Leadership team and is responsible for delivering timely, accurate and insightful financial information to BU and Meriton leadership. This is a hands-on role where a healthy balance between coaching, delegating, and individually contributing is critical.
The role and responsibilities of the desired candidate is to be the finance business partner to BU Leadership Team. The BU Controller has responsibility for the following:
- Deliver financial results for the BU, including certain portions of the month-end close and delivery
- Review and oversee the BU Accounting Operations related to AR Collections and the weekly payables run.
- Oversee revenue and related job accounting entries
- Work closely with the Meriton Corporate Controller to follow Meriton accounting policies and maintain a strong control environment
- Support the overall Meriton external audit, when needed
- Partner with BU leadership on budgets and forecasts and support the BU financial goals
- Support sales as needed with project and customer matters
- Ad hoc requests as necessary
The Required Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- 10 years plus experience, construction experience a plus
- CPA strongly preferred
- Industry experience as a leader in a controller organization
- Experience with ERP, Microsoft D365 a plus
- Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong business acumen and analytical skills
- Operations and commercial literacy
- Ability to deliver accurate and detailed reports in a timely manner
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.
Environmental Requirements
Will be required to work in an office environment.
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. Employees 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.
Top Skills
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.
