Business Unit Controller

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.

• 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
• Mathematical Skills
• Reasoning Ability

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.

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