Business Unit Controller at Merit

Irving, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

HVACIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
10+ years of 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
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
Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

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
Handle ad hoc requests as necessary

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal Controls

GAAP

Leadership

ERP Systems

Auditing

Merit

Software solutions for government programs

About Merit

Merits.com offers software solutions for large-scale government programs, focusing on public sector needs such as state service agencies and emergency response teams. Their platform connects systems, manages workflows, and provides analytics, ensuring quick deployment and high security through Snowflake Data Cloud. In emergencies, they assist first responders, while also helping employment agencies connect job-seekers with opportunities and state agencies streamline services. The goal is to enhance the efficiency of government programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting economic growth.

Sunnyvale, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2016Year Founded

$76.4MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Enterprise Software, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, life, & short-term disability insurance

Parental leave

Flexible work

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Risks

Rising competition in GovTech could threaten Merit's market share.

State contract reliance exposes Merit to political and budgetary changes.

Rapid tech changes require Merit to innovate continuously to stay competitive.

Differentiation

Merit's SwaS model accelerates government program transformation, achieving 95% customer satisfaction.

The platform offers secure, real-time verification for licenses and eligibility status.

Merit combines technology with on-ground support for emergency response and workforce revitalization.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital identity verification boosts Merit's market potential.

Government funding expansion for workforce programs aligns with Merit's solutions.

Increased focus on disaster preparedness enhances demand for Merit's emergency technology.

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