Vice President #JL46

As the Vice President of Strategic Finance at Accordion Partners, LLC, your primary responsibilities include developing financial and analytic models, conducting extensive financial and business due diligence, and synthesizing actionable insights from data. You'll lead the creation of reports and presentations that enhance stakeholder understanding of business trends while managing multiple client engagements to ensure timely and quality deliverables.

To qualify for the Vice President of Strategic Finance position at Accordion Partners, LLC, candidates need either a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field with four years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in these fields combined with six years of related professional experience. It's essential to have a deep understanding of budgeting, forecasting, dynamic dashboards, and advanced Excel techniques.

Candidates applying for the Vice President of Strategic Finance role at Accordion Partners, LLC should have robust experience in building dynamic dashboards to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), producing data-driven financial models, and creating strategic financial plans. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including Pivot Tables and Power Query, is also required to automate data processing and refine financial data presentation.

The hybrid work model for the Vice President of Strategic Finance position at Accordion Partners, LLC allows for flexibility. You'll spend time working at our Santa Monica office and have the ability to telecommute from another U.S. location, balancing team collaboration with the convenience of remote work. This arrangement supports productivity while meeting the needs of our clients.

The salary range for the Vice President of Strategic Finance position at Accordion Partners, LLC is competitively set between $204,000 and $210,000 per year. This reflects the importance of the role and the expertise required to succeed in such a strategic position within the organization.

In response, provide detailed examples of financial models you've created, emphasizing your analytical process and the outcomes of those models. Highlight how these models aided in decision-making or improved operational efficiency for your previous employers.

Outline your approach to prioritization by discussing tools and techniques that help you manage your time effectively, such as setting clear deadlines, utilizing project management software, and maintaining communication with stakeholders.

Explain your method for breaking down intricate financial data into digestible information, possibly mentioning the use of visuals, storytelling techniques, or key facts that you emphasize to ensure clarity and impact.

Discuss how you stay informed about updates in the industry through continuous learning, such as attending webinars, taking relevant courses, or following industry leaders and publications. Emphasize your commitment to professional development.

Share specific examples of budgeting and forecasting exercises you have conducted, outlining your methods and the impact your forecasts had on financial decisions. Mention any specific tools or software you are proficient with.

Provide a narrative about a particular financial analysis project where you faced hurdles, detailing how you approached the situation and the final outcome. Highlight your analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

Discuss your leadership style and effectiveness in guiding a team, providing an example where you coordinated efforts, managed conflict, or motivated your team members to achieve a common goal.

Explain your quality control process, including review stages, feedback mechanisms, and any standards or best practices you implement to maintain high-quality deliverables for your clients.

Discuss the KPIs you deem essential for strategic finance, providing context on why they matter and illustrating how you have effectively utilized them in your previous roles.

Talk about your strategies for handling client disagreements, which could include listening actively to their concerns, providing data-driven discussions, and collaboratively revising recommendations to meet the client’s needs while protecting the integrity of your analysis.