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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 Accordion’s future—by embracing a culture rooted in collaboration and a firm-wide commitment to building something great, together.Operational & Technical Accounting (O&T) Accordion’s 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 issues—we 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 Director at Accordion’s O&T team will own multiple client relationships and provide operational and technical oriented thought partnership across accounting and finance transformation initiatives. (S)he will oversee multiple project teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality technical accounting, controllership, audit readiness, and finance operations services. The Business Director will also identify opportunities for deeper client engagement by proactively uncovering process gaps, operational risks, and value-creation opportunities within the finance function.What will you do: Develop a thorough understanding of the client’s accounting, financial and operational challenges to proactively recommend solutions that can deliver results. Create value for clients by leading the problem-solving process across finance operations and technical accounting, bringing an independent, experienced perspective. Engage regularly with CFOs, Controllers, and other C-suite leaders, partnering with them as a trusted advisor on operational and technical accounting matters. Lead people development initiatives, ensuring skill building, coaching, and career progression for team members while fostering a culture of rigor, accountability, and hands-on execution. Act with an enterprise mindset, taking on responsibilities beyond day-to-day client delivery to support the broader growth of the Operational &Technical accounting practice—whether through thought leadership, internal initiatives, or capability building. Partner with Accordion team members across the globe to ensure seamless A+ execution for clients, while overseeing and reviewing the work product of local junior team members.Ideally, you should have: Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related fields from reputable institutions. Professional qualifications such as 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 7+ years of experience in accounting, audit, controllership, technical accounting, financial operations, or related fields. Strong logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities to identify operational gaps, interpret complex accounting guidance, diagnose process issues, and recommend practical, execution-ready solutions in real time Ability to communicate complex accounting and operational concepts clearly, tailoring both written and verbal communication to CFOs, Controllers, auditors, and cross-functional teams. Strong multi-tasking skills to manage multiple finance and accounting transformation projects across diverse industries and tight PE timelines. Experience in client-facing, audit, or professional services environments (e.g., Big 4, consulting, PE-backed companies) is highly preferred.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 doctor’s 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.