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Full-Time

Director – CFO Technology LS24

Posted on 6/27/2024

Accordion

Accordion

501-1,000 employees

Financial consulting for private equity

Consulting
Fintech

Compensation Overview

$173.4k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Dallas, TX, USA

Category
IT Project Management
IT & Security
Required Skills
NetSuite
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • 4 years of experience managing NetSuite computer system implementation projects and teams for clients
  • Domestic travel required approximately 30% of the time
Responsibilities
  • Manage projects and teams through implementation process
  • Work directly with clients to analyze, prepare, and manage objectives for NetSuite computer system implementations
  • Document business requirements and translate them into specific NetSuite functionality
  • Develop effective NetSuite solutions in collaboration with team members
  • Oversee transition of requirements to delivery team
  • Identify risks and oversee mitigation plans
  • Facilitate status meetings and prepare reports
  • Configure and customize client NetSuite environments
  • Provide technical analysis and support to clients
  • Attend pre-sales meetings with prospective clients
  • Supervise and mentor junior consultants

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 approach to creating value within their portfolios. Accordion's consultants work 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 in private equity, allowing them to tailor their services and technology to this niche market. The company's goal is to drive value creation for private equity firms through expert consulting and innovative technology.

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 recent growth investment from Charlesbank Capital Partners and Motive Partners positions the firm for accelerated expansion and innovation.
  • The acquisition of specialized firms like Mackinac Partners and Platform Specialists broadens Accordion's expertise, offering employees diverse opportunities for professional growth.
  • The firm's exclusive focus on private equity-backed companies ensures a steady stream of high-profile, impactful projects.

What critics are saying

  • The niche focus on private equity-backed companies may limit Accordion's market reach and client base.
  • Rapid expansion and multiple acquisitions could lead to integration challenges and potential cultural misalignment.

What makes Accordion unique

  • Accordion is the only firm exclusively focused on the Office of the CFO within the private equity sector, providing specialized financial consulting and portfolio operations technology.
  • Their proprietary platform, Maestro, institutionalizes value creation for private equity firms, setting them apart from traditional consulting firms.
  • Strategic acquisitions like Merilytics and ABACI enhance Accordion's comprehensive service offerings, making them a one-stop solution for PE-backed CFOs.
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