Director

Lead and perform analysis of current and historical business performance and capital structure

Review and provide feedback on business plan and projections

Develop 13-week cash flow forecasts that outline the liquidity profile and cash needs

Identify alternatives to enhance liquidity and working capital efficiency

Create dynamic financial models that demonstrate the client’s historical and potential future performance

Assess and support the creation and preparation of corporate turnaround plans, including EBITDA enhancement, revenue generation, cost rationalization/expense reduction, asset utilization, etc.

Provide implementation support to approved business plans and strategies

Develop and guide execution of restructuring plans, including capital structuring/financing, stakeholder negotiation, etc.

Develop and furnish appraisal of business options, in-court and out-of-court restructuring alternatives and contingency plans as needed

Assist in bankruptcy preparation and administration (first day and other motions, schedules and statements, operating reports, plan of reorganization, disclosure statement, claims, etc.)

Provide the day-to-day team management to ensure alignment between workplan execution and client expectations/deadlines

Engage with client personnel and management as necessary to achieve objectives

Effectively gather, analyze, and organize large data sets which may be incomplete

Lead and support the development of quality client deliverables

Help establish priorities across multiple work streams

Review and guide analyses and work product of team members

Provide interim management support on operating functions and job duties as directed

Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting is preferred

Graduate business degree with concentration in finance, accounting and/or operations preferred

Minimum 8+ years of relevant professional work experience with 3+ years of restructuring experience

Hands-on experience building / developing / maintaining fully dynamic, integrated 3-statement financial models, and 13-week cash flow models

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to build and sustain strong and trusted relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

Demonstrated expertise and aptitude with conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, particularly with constructing integrated financial models, analyzing financial underperformance and related services

Experience working on projects delivering independent business reviews, short term cash flow assessments, capital structure analysis and contingency planning

Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging, and uncertain environment

Deep understanding of how to interpret and analyze financial statements

Strong analytical and business writing skills

Ability to develop the framework and take the lead on preparing reports

Ability to work well under pressure and independently yet understand when to ask for guidance

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

Passionate about delivering exceptional client service

Able to build credibility and trust with the client

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

Comfortable delivering and presenting client deliverables

A good delegator and leader of others; you lead by example and teach those who report to you

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

Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work

Willing to work hard to meet deadlines and client demands

Willing to travel according to client needs

The annual salary for this role ranges from: $178,500 to $250,000 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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