Business Unit Controller

Meriton • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. Created in 2019, Meriton is building a portfolio of the most trusted independent brands in the world of commercial HVAC, investing heavily in customized software, information technology, finance and accounting, marketing, leadership development, and human resources to increase operating efficiency and generate growth across its portfolio companies. Meriton is committed to a “buy and build” strategy of continuous investments and long-term commitments, partnering with portfolio companies to expand their reach, amplify their voice, and grow their market share. The company is devoted to cultivating mutual growth with its associates, recognizing talent, respecting hard work, and rewarding those who understand what it means to “earn it” each and every day. Meriton is 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, responsible for delivering timely, accurate, and insightful financial information to BU and Meriton leadership. This is a hands-on role requiring a healthy balance between coaching, delegating, and individually contributing, serving as the finance business partner to the BU Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 10 years plus experience
• Industry experience as a leader in a controller organization
• 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
• 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

• Construction experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP, Microsoft D365

Responsibilities

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees