Accordion India - Manager - Operational & Technical Accounting

Company overview

Accordion is a global financial consulting and technology firm helping CFOs and their teams drive value creation. Rooted in private equity rigor and powered by data, analytics, and AI, we partner with companies across industries to turn insight into impact.

Accordion works at the intersection of Private Equity sponsors and portfolio companies

management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle. We provide hands-on,

execution-oriented support, driving value through the office of the CFO by building data and analytics capabilities and identifying and implementing strategic work, rooted in data and analytics and AI.

Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices worldwide. Join us and make your mark on our company.

Working at Accordion in India means joining 800+ financial, technical, analytics, and operational experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment focused on transforming how portfolio companies operate and deliver results. It also means making your mark on Accordions futureby embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.

Operational & Technical Accounting (O&T)

Accordions global Operational and Technical Accounting practice delivers hands-on, execution-focused solutions that strengthen finance operations, enhance technical accounting accuracy, and support value creation across the private equity lifecycle We bring together deep operational expertise, strong technical accounting capabilities, and practical problem-solving to help clients navigate complex accounting & finance challenges with speed and precision.

We partner with Private Equity clients and their Portfolio Companies across diverse sectors, including but not limited to Retail, CPG, Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Technology, and Logistics. O&T team members work supporting management teams to streamline core finance processes, upgrade controllership functions, accelerate close and financial reporting, support audit readiness, implement technical accounting policies, and stabilize the finance function during periods of transition or rapid growth.

Our solutions go beyond identifying issueswe roll up our sleeves to execute. Whether preparing a company for a transaction, supporting first-year audits, rebuilding month-end close processes, or addressing complex technical accounting matters, we help clients build scalable, compliant, and efficient accounting and finance operations that enable long-term value creation.

Join us and experience a better way to work in finance!

Location: Hyderabad, Telangana- Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.

Join us and experience a better way to work!

Role overview:

The Business Manager in Accordion's O&T team will directly project manage client delivery and provide technical- and operational-oriented thought partnership to clients. (S)he will lead and manage project teams to ensure high-quality delivery across technical accounting, controllership, audit readiness, month-end close, and broader finance operations workstreams. The Business Manager will also identify opportunities for deeper client engagement.

What will you do:

• Develop strong project management discipline across multiple finance and accounting workstreams, including detailed project plan tracking, risk identification and mitigation, quality review protocols, and alignment with client stakeholders.
• Build hands-on expertise across core finance processes, technical accounting areas, and operational tools.
• Support teams by preparing technical analyses, drafting accounting memos, performing process reviews, and guiding clients through execution challenges.
• Engage in peer-level discussions with CFOs, Controllers, and other executives, serving as a trusted advisor on operational and technical accounting matters.
• Develop a deep understanding of the clients financial and operational challenges, proactively identifying process gaps, compliance risks, and value-creation opportunities across close, reporting, controls, and accounting practices. Translate these insights into structured, actionable recommendations.
• Lead and develop team members, ensuring strong coaching, technical upskilling, and growth opportunities.

Ideally, you should have:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related fields from reputable institutions.
• Professional qualifications such as a Chartered Accountant designation and/or MBA in Finance are strongly preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply U.S. GAAP, IFRS and other accounting standards.Should have 4+ years of full-time experience in accounting, audit, controllership, technical accounting, financial operations, or related fields.
• Strong leadership and proactive communication skills to coordinate with project teams, client stakeholders, CFOs, Controllers, and PE sponsors.
• Experience in client-facing or professional services environments (audit, consulting, PE-backed companies) is a strong plus.
• Strong technical and operational finance skills, including proficiency in Excel, financial statement analysis, month-end close processes, reconciliations, audit preparation, and familiarity with ERP systems; Visualization tools like Power BI; exposure to accounting research tools is a plus.
• Contribute to thought leadership by proactively identifying ways to streamline finance operations and improve technical accounting rigor. Understand the clients pain pointswhether related to close timelines, audit readiness, reporting accuracy, or complianceand translate them into structured, practical solutions that deliver measurable business impact.

Why Explore a Career at Accordion:

• High growth environment: Semi-annual performance management and promotion cycles coupled with a strong meritocratic culture, enables fast track to leadership responsibility.
• Cross Domain Exposure: Interesting and challenging work streams across industries and domains that always keep you excited, motivated, and on your toes.
• Entrepreneurial Environment: Intellectual freedom to make decisions and own them. We expect you to spread your wings and assume larger responsibilities.
• Fun culture and peer group: Non-bureaucratic and fun working environment; Strong peer environment that will challenge you and accelerate your learning curve.
• Other benefits for full-time employees:
• Health and wellness programs that include employee health insurance covering immediate family members and parents, term life insurance for employees, free health camps for employees, discounted health services (including vision, dental) for employees and family members, free doctors consultations, counsellors, etc.
• Corporate Meal card options for ease of use and tax benefits.
• Team lunches, company sponsored team outings and celebrations
• Robust leave policy to support work-life balance. Specially designed leave structure to support woman employees for maternity and related requests.
• Reward and recognition platform to celebrate professional and personal milestones.
• A positive & transparent work environment which includes various employee engagement and employee benefit initiatives to support personal and professional learning and development.