Director, Transformation - Working Capital at Accordion

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Private Equity, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier consulting firm and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Work closely with other team members serving private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in the areas of performance improvement and technology enablement
Lead finance and operations value creation initiatives: assessing an organization’s people, process and technology to develop quantitative/qualitative recommendations and value-creation roadmap
Design and execute implementation plans to drive cash flow and cost optimization across Contract-to-Cash, Procure-to-Payment, Forecast-to-Fulfillment processes
Design and execute future state operating models e.g., organization structure, operating procedures, technology enablement (ERP, bespoke technology, third-party applications)
Establish and drive transformation program governance to support multi-workstream engagements
Measure and track KPI and initiative ROI to support targeted realization benefits
Provide practical solutions and leading practices to enable and sustain results
Manage workstreams and programs, under the guidance of Accordion Managing Directors and/or Senior Directors, in addition to 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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Financial ConsultingWorking Capital ManagementFinance TransformationProcess OptimizationLiquidity ManagementDigital TransformationPrivate EquityCFO AdvisoryProfitability ImprovementStrategic Insights

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or hybrid, and where can it be based?

This role can be based in any of our US office locations and is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.

What salary or compensation does this position offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for this role?

The role involves leading finance and operations value creation initiatives, designing and executing implementation plans for cash flow and cost optimization across key processes, designing future state operating models, and establishing transformation program governance.

What is the company culture like at Accordion?

Accordion offers a supportive, collaborative environment with 1,400+ finance and technology experts, emphasizing challenging work, growth opportunities, and an entrepreneurial spirit in a high-growth firm.

What makes a strong candidate for this Director role?

Ideal candidates should be local to a US office location, capable of leading complex transformation initiatives in finance and operations for PE-backed companies, and experienced in assessing people, processes, and technology to drive value creation.

Accordion

Financial consulting for private equity

About Accordion

Accordion provides financial consulting services and technology solutions specifically for the private equity sector. Their main product, Maestro, is a technology platform that helps private equity firms standardize and enhance their value creation strategies. Accordion's consultants collaborate closely with management teams to improve the finance function, ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly. Unlike other consulting firms, Accordion focuses solely on the needs of the CFO's office within private equity, allowing them to offer specialized insights and practices. The company's goal is to drive value creation for their clients by combining expert consulting with effective technology solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$25KTotal Funding

PRE_SEEDCompany Stage

Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Accordion faces increased competition from other fintech consulting firms.

Rapid technological changes may challenge Accordion's integration capabilities.

Accordion's reliance on private equity clients makes it vulnerable to market downturns.

Differentiation

Accordion focuses exclusively on the Office of the CFO for private equity firms.

Maestro platform institutionalizes private equity value creation, unique in the consulting space.

Accordion combines financial consulting with technology enablement, offering a comprehensive service suite.

Upsides

Accordion's acquisition of Merilytics enhances its data and analytics capabilities.

Strategic growth investment from Charlesbank and Motive Partners accelerates Accordion's expansion.

Increased demand for digital transformation in private equity aligns with Accordion's services.

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