Accounting Manager

Meriton • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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 .

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 7+ years accounting experience
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC or construction experience a plus
• Experience with integrated ERP, Microsoft D365 a plus
• CPA desired but not required.

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

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager