Director, Operational & Technical Accounting

The role

The Director will serve clients in financial accounting matters and business processes. This includes preparing financial statements, designing accounting policies, and managing financial reporting or operational system implementations.

What you will do

• Prepare financial statements for acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, and restatements
• Assist in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures
• Assess and improve financial accounting close process
• Establish and document financial and operational internal controls or assist in remediation
• Assist with audit preparation
• Oversee and manage financial reporting and operational system implementations
• Assess and design finance and accounting organizational structure
• Act as the firm representative during client engagements
• Support business development activities
• Identify and sponsor internal initiatives

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 12+ years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or mix of client service and private industry
• Proven experience successfully managing multiple projects at the same time
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 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 preparing financial statements and drafting footnote disclosures
• Experience implementing and managing standardized costing methods within a business or manufacturing setting
• Practical knowledge and success in managing the separation of business units as it relates to carve-outs
• Experience performing financial and operational internal control reviews
• Experience working with Private Equity
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong client service mindset

Nice to have

• CPA is a plus
• exposure to IFRS is a plus
• Experience with carve-outs and restatements is a plus
• Knowledge of performing IT assessments and financial system implementation experience is a plus

Benefits

• benefits

Before you apply

• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship

About the company

Accordion is a high-growth, entrepreneurial firm and private equity’s value creation partner. They provide financial consulting rooted in data, technology, and AI to support the office of the CFO.