Project Manager Accounting and Finance

Reports to: Director, Enterprise Systems and PMO

FLSA Status: Full time

The Company

Meriton is building a network of the most trusted independent brands in the world of commercial HVAC. We provide our companies with world class operational resources including enterprise systems, IT, finance and accounting, marketing, communications, leadership development, and human resources, which our companies leverage to increase operating efficiency and optimize their potential.

At Meriton, were committed to continuous investments that work to accelerate mutual long-term growth. That means we dont make short-term bets. We make long-term commitments. At Meriton, we partner with our portfolio companies to expand their reach, amplify their voice, and grow their market share.

And just like the commitment we put into growth for our companies, were devoted to cultivating growth with our teammates. We recognize talent, respect hard work, and reward those who understand what it means to earn it every day.

Were always seeking top-tier talent, creative problem solvers, and forward-thinking leaders to add to our growing team. If youre looking to join a group of people as driven as you are, lets start a conversation at www.meriton.com.

The Opportunity

The Project Manager will be liaison to the Accounting and Finance department. Following standard Enterprise Systems project management methodologies like Agile, this position will manage Accounting and Finance backlog and projects. The position will gather requirements, document them, add them to product backlog and be product owner for the accounting and finance team. The ideal candidate for this position can manage project work tasks, schedules, liaison with consultants, hold team accountable, manage and maintain good relationships and has the capability to juggle multiple projects. This position may also be extended to work on projects from other departments.

Lead the planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing of a project.

Should be able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.

Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables.

Should be able to gather requirements if needed, document them, own the product backlog share product owner responsibilities.

Define project tasks.

Develop full scale project plans, milestones, timelines.

Manage project scope and budget.

Assemble and coordinate project staff.

Manage project resource allocation.

Provide Status to the team and stakeholders on agreed frequency.

Hold people accountable on tasks and deadlines.

Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

5 years Working knowledge on Agile, Kanban and Waterfall

Good at gathering documenting requirements.

Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Should be knowledgeable about corporate accounting Processes and Practices.

Strong leadership skills.

Excellent Communication and negotiation skills.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to delegate effectively.

High tolerance for stress.

Excellent organizational skills, and follow-up with internal colleagues and supervisors on tasks and issues

Willing to get hands dirty and go above and beyond.

Collaborative and a team person with a pleasant personality and ready to help.

Other Skills/Abilities

Strategic Skills

Ability to learn new skills and knowledge. Ability to understand concepts and complexity comfortably. Open to change and will try anything to find solutions. Able to handle uncertainty and make decisions without knowing the whole story

Operating Skills

Ability to discern between tasks to determine how best to accomplish goals and organize task/people assignments to get results in a timely way. Ability to figure out processes and simplify them in order to maximize workflow.

Behavior Skills

Ability to manage people and situations when conflicts arise. Ability to seize opportunities with the drive to complete goals.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Mental stamina for problem solving and prioritizing multiple tasks.

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Ability to establish and grow relationships with customers through effective verbal and written communication. Dedicated to the needs of the customers, manufacturers and peers and has the patience to actively listen to all business partners. Able to solve problems and skillfully negotiate with a minimum of noise while managing stress. Demonstrates integrity and trust through appropriate directness and truthfulness. Ability to understand personal strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback and improve upon shortcomings.

Environmental Requirements

Has ability to work remote when not required in office for project-specific requirements.

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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Meriton is an Equal Opportunity Employer