Accordion · 2 weeks ago
Vice President, Operational & Technical Accounting
New York, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expAccordion is a finance and technology firm focused on unlocking value in private equity-backed portfolio companies. The Vice President of Operational & Technical Accounting will lead a team in providing accounting and financial advice to enhance financial reporting processes and drive strategic insights for clients.
AccountingConsultingFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTech
No H1B
Responsibilities
Perform deep-dives and gain an understanding of current state processes, people, and systems (both on paper and in reality)
Identify root causes and provide recommendations on how to improve broken processes, bridge control gaps, and better align roles and responsibilities with best practices
Implement tools and creative solutions that the accounting function can use to streamline their close process (e.g. introduce materiality limits, close checklists, and calendars)
Assist the team with cash to US GAAP conversion, adopting key accounting standards such as revenue recognition and lease accounting
Prepare financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Project manage the audit timeline throughout the engagement
Design a singular finance function that can serve all three businesses; you’ll put together intuitive processes and controls and realign roles and responsibilities to suit the strengths of the individuals
Draft a unified set of policies and procedures that speak to all three businesses and encourages them to operate with consistency
Design a standard chart of accounts for a consolidated business
Select, implement, and champion a robust ERP solution which meets the needs of the combined business
Conduct purchase accounting analyses and establish US GAAP-compliant opening balance sheets for each transaction
Consolidate their existing financial reporting from disparate systems, including aligning with US GAAP and adjusting for deviations in accounting policies and procedures, to produce a single source of numerical truth
Address changes in revenue recognition requirements and draft accounting policies that affirm the new normal
Challenge existing assumptions in underlying revenue forecasts and associated cost-drivers
Evolve the invoicing process to reflect new business processes
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5-9 years of experience working in financial accounting or operations at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private company
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP
Deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc
Experience in the following areas: technical accounting advisory, audit readiness, and functional accounting / controllership support
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong client service mindset and communication skills
Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
Experienced in advising clients on financial accounting issues
Knowledgeable of complex financial accounting and operations issues
Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
Experienced in advising clients on financial and transformation initiatives
Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, particularly within the office of the CFO
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
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
A team player, able to work with team members across all levels
Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
A leader of others; you lead by example
Preferred
CPA is a plus
Exposure to IFRS is a plus
Benefits
Benefits
Bonus
Company
Accordion
Accordion is a financial and technology consulting firm that offers technical accounting, financial planning, and analysis services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Charlesbank Capital PartnersFriedman Fleischer & Lowe (FFL)
2022-09-08Secondary Market
2018-10-10Private Equity
Leadership Team
Atul Aggarwal
President
Junaid Samnani
President, Finance & Technology Solutions
Recent News
2026-01-05
2026-01-05
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