Business Unit Controller

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Business Unit (BU) Controller for one of our newest portfolio 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.

Role and 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

Required Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA highly preferred
• 10 years plus experience, construction experience a plus
• 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
• Mental Stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks

Environmental Requirements

• Office environment

Physical Demands

• Regularly use hands to operate computer keyboard and telephone
• Frequent standing, walking, and sitting
• Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Why Meriton?

• Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance
• 100% company match on 401(k) contributions, up to 6% of pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid Disability insurance (short-term and long-term)
• Company-paid group life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Volunteer Hours
• Employee-paid supplemental insurance options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FSA, HSA and commuter benefits options
• Paid parental leave
• Career growth and learning

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.