Accounts Receivable Manager

Meriton is a national team of experts driving HVAC innovation through a network of high-performing companies. From strategy and support to systems and solutions, we work behind the scenes to strengthen operations and build value—for our partners and our people.

If you’re looking to make an impact, we’re glad you’re here. At Meriton, you’ll join a team that believes in big ideas, doing great work, and building careers that matter—every step of the way.

Accounts Receivable Manager

 Reports to: Head of Working Capital

Location: Irving, TX

FLSA Status: Exempt                                                                      

The Company

Meriton is a national investment holding company with a portfolio of companies in the commercial HVAC industry.  Founded in 2019, we believe merit has everything to do with standards and that nothing is beyond or beneath us.  We base those standards around a set of values that we hold tightly to, ensuring we are building the right thing, at the right time, with the right people.  We know that business is earned – never given – and that’s why we’re serious about what we do.  Working together, we’ll co-create lasting growth by defining big visions and hammering down little details.  Our resources streamline business processes and provide access to a network of teams with extensive industry experience. 

Our overall mission is simple: we want to create value and make a difference every day in our journey to be the best HVAC sales and service organization in North America. We believe we can succeed in that mission by being the BEST provider for our clients, the BEST partner for manufacturers, the BEST company for our employees, and the BEST investment for our current and future shareholders.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strong Accounts Receivable Manager.  Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, and have excellent organizational skills.   Accuracy and attention to detail is a must.  Must be a proven A/R leader, able to leverage technology and be able to work well with others in a fast-paced environment, high growth environment.   

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections and cash application, customer inquiries, and reconciliations.
• Establish metric-driven processes and deliver on service-level targets and customer KPIs
• Support an improved cash conversion cycle; work to reduce DSO while maintaining excellent service to all stakeholders internally and externally.
• Lead and mentor local and off-site staff members, including performance management, coaching, and mentoring both on site and at portfolio companies.
• Provide leadership and support change management with rapid growth.
• Lead month-end close process for clean cutoff procedures and analysis for AR subledger.
• Maintain a strong control environment to support Meriton policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in high volume accounts receivables environment
• 5+ years supervisory experience over transactional accounts receivable team
• Shared services experience a plus
• Experience with integrated ERP, Microsoft D365 a plus
• Fluent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality
• Analytical and reports skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be comfortable working in the office 5 days per week

 Other Skills & Abilities

Language Skills
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 of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

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.

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.

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.

Salary ranges listed are dependent upon a candidate’s qualifications, experience, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the specific role and location.