Accounting Manager

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.
• Cook 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.
• Aid and oversee the annual audit.
• Aid 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.
• Aid and oversee 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 required
• 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
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability
• Physical Demands