Full-Time

Total Rewards & Benefits Manager

Posted on 8/1/2024

Accordion

Accordion

501-1,000 employees

Financial consulting for private equity

Consulting
Enterprise Software
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$125kAnnually

+ Benefits + Bonus

Senior

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid role with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week.

Category
Human Resources
People & HR
Required Skills
Communications
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
  • Proven experience (5 years) as a Benefits / Payroll specialist, benefits administrator, or similar role.
  • Working knowledge of payroll procedures and regulations including federal, state, and local tax regulations.
  • Experience with HCM software (e.g., ADP, Workday, etc.).
  • Extensive benefits administration experience.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex payroll and benefits issues.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality regarding employee information.
Responsibilities
  • Administer employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement / 401k plans, flexible spending accounts, and other benefits as offered.
  • Assist employees with benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
  • Play a tactical role in defining the Accordion benefits offering and ensuring high quality, value for money offering to our employees.
  • Review and approve the bi-monthly payroll.
  • Ensure that there are adequate controls and balances in place.
  • Work with our TPA to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll and benefits regulations.
  • Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and communicate impacts to HR and finance teams.
  • Work with our Payroll vendor to maintain accurate records of payroll and benefits transactions.
  • Prepare reports for management, audits, and government agencies as needed.
  • Work with our Payroll vendor to address employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits promptly and professionally.
  • Resolve issues related to pay discrepancies or benefits eligibility.
  • Help administer the firm's mobility program, including immigration support, expat package management & regional coordination.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in payroll and benefits administration.
  • Implement changes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and employee satisfaction.
  • Generate and analyze payroll reports to support financial planning and budgeting processes.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on payroll data analysis.
  • Provide Ad-hoc compensation support when required.

Accordion provides financial consulting services and technology solutions specifically for the private equity sector. Their main product, Maestro, is a technology platform that helps private equity firms standardize and enhance their value creation strategies. Accordion's consultants collaborate closely with management teams to improve the finance function, ensuring that projects are executed flawlessly. Unlike other consulting firms, Accordion focuses solely on the needs of the CFO's office within private equity, allowing them to offer specialized insights and practices. The company's goal is to drive value creation for their clients by combining expert consulting with effective technology solutions.

Company Stage

Pre-seed

Total Funding

$25K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Accordion's acquisition of Merilytics enhances its data and analytics capabilities.
  • Strategic growth investment from Charlesbank and Motive Partners accelerates Accordion's expansion.
  • Increased demand for digital transformation in private equity aligns with Accordion's services.

What critics are saying

  • Accordion faces increased competition from other fintech consulting firms.
  • Rapid technological changes may challenge Accordion's integration capabilities.
  • Accordion's reliance on private equity clients makes it vulnerable to market downturns.

What makes Accordion unique

  • Accordion focuses exclusively on the Office of the CFO for private equity firms.
  • Maestro platform institutionalizes private equity value creation, unique in the consulting space.
  • Accordion combines financial consulting with technology enablement, offering a comprehensive service suite.

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