Accordion Director role in Transformation focused on Working Capital leading finance and operations value creation initiatives. Design and execute plans to optimize cash flow, cost, and operating models for PE-backed portfolio companies.
Responsibilities
Work closely with other team members serving private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in the areas of performance improvement and technology enablement including:
Lead finance and operations value creation initiatives: assessing an organization’s people, process and technology to develop quantitative/qualitative recommendations and value-creation roadmap
Design and execute implementation plans to drive cash flow and cost optimization across Contract-to-Cash, Procure-to-Payment, Forecast-to-Fulfillment processes
Design and execute future state operating models e.g., organization structure, operating procedures, technology enablement (ERP, bespoke technology, third-party applications)
Establish and drive transformation program governance to support multi-workstream engagements
Measure and track KPI and initiative ROI to support targeted realization benefits
Provide practical solutions and leading practices to enable and sustain results
Manage workstreams and programs, under the guidance of Accordion Managing Directors and/or Senior Directors, in addition to junior resources (Vice Presidents, Associates, or Analysts)
Interact and build relationships with C-level personnel at portfolio companies as well as representatives from private equity sponsors
Assist in growing the firm by identifying and driving business development activities – coordinating proposals across multiple practices
Take a lead role on internal firm initiatives to enhance our ability to serve clients and continually improve our internal capabilities
Travel to client site as needed
Qualification
Bachelor's degree in AccountingA self-starter with a strong work ethicA leader of othersA strong team playerExcited to be part of a growing team
Required
Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience working in a client serving role at a top-tier consulting firm and/or mix of client service and private industry experience at a senior level
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field. MBA is a plus
Proven experience successfully managing multi-sector engagements and coordinating internal teams, managing not only client/sponsor but internal team dynamics as well
Deep knowledge and experience in overseeing or driving change in business processes including contract-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, FP&A, as well as other functions under the CFO purview
Demonstrated and current knowledge of leading practices specifically related to the professionalization of the finance function
Extensive expertise related to the design and implementation of strategies, processes and technology optimizing cash flow, increasing effectiveness, and improving enterprise value
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
