Director, Finance Transformation

Work closely with other team members to serve clients within the office of the CFO of private equity portfolio companies, in the areas of finance strategy and processes improvements such as:

• Lead finance function diagnostics: assessing an organization’s people, process and technology to come up with recommendations and a value-creation roadmap
• Design and execute process enhancements across the following process areas: lead-to-cash, source-to-pay, record-to-report and FP&A
• Design future state operating platforms (organization structure, finance processes, technology stack)
• Develop implementation plans for initiatives on a strategic roadmap, supported by quantified benefits/value and qualitative substantiation
• Manage execution of plans to optimize technology, drive process automation (within ERPs or leveraging bespoke technologies and AI)
• Set up and drive transformation program governance to support multi-workstream engagements
• Lead change management across multiple functions and workstreams
• Determine and measure the ROI of improvement initiatives, putting in place risk mitigation strategies to support successful realization targeted benefits
• Bring deep financial expertise and leading practices to engagements
• Manage multi-workstream transformation programs at a single client, or manage multiple smaller projects at different clients - under the guidance of Accordion Managing Directors and/or Senior Directors
• Manage junior resources (Vice Presidents, Associates, or Analysts)
• Interact and build relationships with C-level personnel at portfolio companies as well as representatives from private equity sponsors
• Assist in growing the firm by identifying and driving business development activities - coordinating proposals across multiple practices
• Take a lead role on internal firm initiatives to enhance our ability to serve clients and continually improve our internal capabilities
• Travel to client site as needed

• Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. MBA is a plus
• Proven experience successfully managing large engagements with multiple workstreams and coordinating internal teams, managing not only client/sponsor dynamics but internal team dynamics as well
• Deep knowledge and experience in overseeing or driving change in business processes including lead-to-cash, source-to-pay, record-to-report, FP&A, as well as other functions under the CFO purview
• A strong and up-to date knowledge of process best practices specifically related to the professionalization of the finance function
• Extensive expertise related to the design and implementation of strategies, processes and technology which increase effectiveness, reduce costs and improve enterprise value
• Experience enabling financial processes with finance automation and technology deployment
• Experience performing financial and operational assessments
• Experience driving strategic finance transformations
• Experience working in a private equity environment, with an understanding of the unique requirements of the private equity consulting environment
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong client service mindset, * A self-starter with a strong work ethic
• A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels
• Someone who enjoys mentoring others and being mentored by others
• A leader of others; you lead by example
• Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
• Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
• Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
• Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
• Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture
• Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing).

The annual salary for this role ranges from: $189,000 to $225,000 USD + benefits + bonus. Actual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.

We are the better way to work in finance. As private equity’s value creation partner, we sit at the heart of PE-where sponsors and CFOs meet. Through financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI, we help clients drive value-supporting the office of the CFO to drive end-to-end value creation.

If you crave challenging work and are looking to grow, come solve complex issues alongside 1,600+ finance & technology experts in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Backed by premier private equity firms and headquartered in New York with 11 offices around the globe, we are a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm looking for people who want to be part of building something great. Come make your mark., How did you hear about Accordion?* Are you currently authorized to work in the U.S on a full-time basis without restriction and without visa sponsorship of any kind?* Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for any employment visa status (including but not limited to OPT/CPT, H-1B, H-1B transfer, etc.)?* Please choose your preferred office location by selecting one of the options below.

Accordion’s headquarters are in New York City, with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

This position must be based in one of our office locations listed above and is a hybrid role. Candidates will need to be local to an office, with opportunities for remote work 2 days per week.