Associate, Operational & Technical Accounting

About the role

The Operational & Technical Accounting Practice at Accordion provides accounting and financial advice to support PE-backed portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions and events. This includes Accounting Policies & Procedures, ERP/Financial System Execution, Financial Statement Close Process, Process & Controls Implementation, Technical Accounting, Finance/Accounting Assessment & Design, and Finance & Accounting Organization Standup from a Carve-Out or Merger.

Responsibilities

• Identify and rectify issues across a broad range of scenarios, such as improving close process efficiency, cash to US GAAP conversion, consolidation of operations, and evolving subscription-based models to SaaS.
• Support clients in preparing financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Design and implement processes and controls to align with best practices and sponsor value creation theses.
• Conduct purchase accounting analyses and establish US GAAP-compliant opening balance sheets for acquisitions.
• Manage audit timelines and prepare financial statements for audits.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for a consolidated business.
• Champion the adoption of robust ERP solutions to meet the needs of the combined business.
• Address changes in revenue recognition requirements and update accounting policies.
• Challenge existing assumptions in revenue forecasts and cost drivers.
• Evolve the invoicing process to reflect new business processes.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience (ideally 3+) 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; CPA is a plus.
• A strong and up-to-date knowledge of US GAAP, with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc.
• Experience in technical accounting advisory, audit readiness, and functional accounting / controllership support.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A strong work ethic, leadership qualities, and ability to communicate complex issues and solutions effectively.