Associate, Operational & Technical Accounting

As part of a lean, cross-functional team, the O&T Associate will play a vital role in identifying and rectifying issues across a broad range of scenarios. The following representative engagements are emblematic of the type of work you’ll do as an O&T Associate at Accordion:

A rapidly growing company with a global footprint routinely takes 45 days to close its books and produce financial statements. You and the team are brought in to: 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)

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)

The team is advising a cash-basis company going through their first-year audit. You will assist the team with the following initiatives: Cash to US GAAP conversion, adopting key accounting standards such as revenue recognition and lease accounting The timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules Project managing the audit timeline throughout the engagement

Cash to US GAAP conversion, adopting key accounting standards such as revenue recognition and lease accounting

The timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Project managing the audit timeline throughout the engagement

Following the acquisition of three similar, stand-alone businesses, a PE Sponsor has identified the need to consolidate operations in order to realize the synergies identified in their investment thesis. Get ready to: 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

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

In order to keep pace with its competitors, a technology company is looking to move away from a traditional subscription-based model to a SaaS model, and requires guidance in dealing with the key finance and accounting implications which will ensue. You are part of a team that will: 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

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

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 (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with 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

A self-starter with a strong work ethic

A leader of others; you lead by example

A strong team player, able to work with team members across all levels

Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary

Comfortable managing projects with multiple complex workstreams while also focused on your single workstream (you are managing and doing)

Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth

Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization

Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies

Passionate about delivering exceptional client service

Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work

Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture

The annual salary for this role ranges from: $85,000 to $130,000 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.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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