Vice President (Manager), Operational & Technical Accounting
About the role
The Vice President (Manager), 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 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. Travel to client sites will be required as needed.
Responsibilities
- Identify and rectify issues across a broad range of scenarios, including:
- - Improving close process efficiency and control environments
- - Advising on cash-basis to US GAAP conversion
- - Consolidating operations and designing a singular finance function
- - Addressing changes in revenue recognition and evolving invoicing processes
Requirements
- 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; 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 client service mindset and communication skills
Qualifications
- 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 (you are managing and doing)
- 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
Benefits
The annual salary for this role ranges from: $110,500 to $180,000 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.
Schedule
This role is a hybrid role with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.
Pay
The annual salary for this role ranges from: $110,500 to $180,000 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.
Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.