Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager – Business Unit Support

Reports To: Business Unit Controller   
Department: Accounting & Finance   
FLSA Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: Staff Accountants, Senior Staff Accountants
Location (Onsite): Denver, CO
Compensation: $115,000 - $135,000 + 15% bonus

THE OPPORTUNITY
Why This Role Matters
Meriton is seeking an experienced and driven Accounting Manager to join our growing team in a critical business unit support role. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Controller, you will own key components of the financial close and reporting cycle while leading and developing a team of Staff and Senior Staff Accountants. This is a high-visibility position within a fast-paced, high-growth environment where your work directly supports business unit leadership and contributes to the integrity of Meriton’s financial operations.
This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-starting professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, brings strong Excel and ERP skills, and is ready to take meaningful ownership of accounting processes.

THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Development
•    Directly supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of Staff and Senior Staff Accountants, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
•    Assign and prioritize workloads to ensure timely completion of all accounting tasks and reporting deadlines.
•    Conduct regular one-on-one meetings, performance reviews, and professional development planning for direct reports.
•    Identify training needs and support career growth opportunities within the accounting team.
Financial Close & Reporting
•    Oversee and actively participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established deadlines.
•    Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team.
•    Prepare and/or review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for presentation to the Controller and senior leadership.
•    Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions in the general ledger.
Internal Controls & Compliance
•    Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.
•    Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
•    Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; coordinate audit requests, prepare schedules, and facilitate the audit process.
•    Monitor and enforce adherence to accounting policies and procedures across the team.
Accounting Operations
•    Work together with Shared Services teams responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and general ledger, as needed.
•    Review and approve reconciliations of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
•    Coordinate with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, HR) to ensure accurate financial reporting and resolution of accounting issues.
•    Support the preparation of schedules and analysis for tax filings, budgets, and forecasts.
Process Improvement & Systems
•    Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting operations.
•    Leverage accounting systems and technology to automate routine tasks and improve reporting capabilities.
•    Assist the Controller with special projects, system implementations, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
The Required Profile
Education & Experience
•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
•    7+ years of progressive accounting experience; HVAC or construction industry experience is a plus
•    Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or team lead capacity, managing Staff or Senior Accountants
•    Solid command of GAAP and proven experience managing month-end and year