Comptroller/Finance/Accounting

Meritus Gas Partners , a national leader in gas and welding supply distribution, is seeking an Accounting Controller to join their team based in Phoenix, AZ or Denver, CO .

Meritus Gas Partners is seeking an experienced Controller to direct financial reporting, manage accounting operations, and support the organization’s growth and ongoing M&A strategy. Based in Phoenix or Denver, this high-visibility position serves as a commercial co-pilot to Business Unit Presidents and regional leadership. Due to regular exposure to executive leadership and the corporate board, high performance in this role provides clear advancement pathways across the broader enterprise.

Financial Reporting & Controllership

Direct all business-unit accounting operations, ensuring timely, complete, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.

Maintain standardized accounting policies, reconciliation standards, internal control environments, and accurate reserve and accrual calculations.

Address complex accounting treatments and deliver recurring reporting packages and performance analyses to business unit and corporate leaders.

Partner with operational leaders to reflect commercial activity accurately within financial statements.

M&A Integration & Due Diligence

Serve as the principal accounting lead on regional merger, acquisition, and operational integration initiatives.

Collaborate with corporate development, IT, HR, and operations to assess acquisition targets, evaluate working capital, and conduct accounting due diligence.

Formulate and execute structured post-acquisition accounting integration roadmaps, standardizing charts of accounts, reporting cadence, closing schedules, and internal controls.

Oversee purchase accounting adjustments, opening balance sheets, and transaction-related ledger entries.

Transition acquired entities seamlessly onto core enterprise accounting policies and reporting systems.

Audit, Compliance & Systems

Lead business-unit preparations for annual external audits by coordinating schedules, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation.

Liaise with corporate accounting, FP&A, treasury, and tax teams on shared operational mandates.

Team with IT and systems personnel to evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting platforms and automation tools.

Team Leadership & Business Partnership

Supervise, mentor, and build a high-performing finance team comprising approximately four core accountants alongside AP and AR personnel.

Advise operational leaders by converting financial statements into practical operational guidance.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent discipline.

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential.

Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, with a solid track record in corporate controllership, mid-to-large business units, or public accounting environments.

Demonstrated success supervising accounting teams, managing financial closes, and standardizing accounting procedures.

GAAP, internal control frameworks, and technical transaction accounting.

Prior hands-on experience supporting corporate development, financial due diligence, and post-close M&A integrations.

Why Join Meritus Gas Partners

Comprehensive Benefits: Premium healthcare coverage, dental and vision reimbursement, 401(k) retirement plan with corporate match, paid holidays, generous PTO, and professional development programs.

About Meritus Gas Partners
Meritus Gas Partners builds a national network of premier independent gas and welding supply distributors. Partner companies operate with local independence, retaining their established local brands, personnel, and customer service models, while leveraging parent-company capital, centralized resources, and national purchasing power.

Meritus Gas Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic data, veteran status, or any other protected legal classification.

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