Resource Manager

Company: Accordion
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 21, 2025

Job Description:

Company OverviewThere's a better way to work in finance-and more specifically, a better way to unlock value potential in private equity-backed portfolio companies. Working at the intersection of sponsors and management teams across every stage of the investment lifecycle, our team provides hands-on, execution-oriented support to elevate the office of the CFO.So, what does it mean to work at Accordion? It means joining 1,400+ finance & technology experts in a high-growth, agile, and entrepreneurial environment while changing the way portfolio companies drive value. 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.Accordion is headquartered in New York City with 10 offices around the globe. Join us!Role Overview: Vice President, Resource ManagementAccordion is comprised of dedicated professionals providing strategic advice to support PE-backed portfolio companies on a wide range of transactions and events. We are doers and problem solvers - making sense of complexity and bolstering sponsors' value creation thesis.The Vice President, Resource Management is responsible for fully leveraging the firm's diverse talent pool, ultimately driving our talent strategy. You will own the delivery of all talent and advise leadership on how to optimize their talent pool to best support their strategy, operations, and growth plans.This role will be based in our Boston office and be required to be in the office 3 days per week. Ideal candidates should be local to the desired location.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.What You'll Do:

• Strategically deploy consultants to engagements based on skill sets, project requirements, availability, and understanding of staff development goals
• Maintain a deep understanding of the full talent landscape within each practice line by analyzing pipeline opportunities and understanding talent capacity
• Maintain knowledge of cross-practice areas where similar offerings and skillsets may be aligned, including current supply and demand status
• Identify talent-related risk and consult with leadership and teams to determine the appropriate course of action
• Analyze broad sets of deployment data to identify meaningful trends, root causes, or opportunities for operational improvement
• Manage a broad scope of responsibilities by prioritizing work, leveraging team members, and managing stakeholder expectations effectively
• Assist in growing the firm by identifying and driving business development activitiesIdeally, You Have:
  • 5+ years of relevant professional experience working in a career/resource management role, with a strong preference for client service experience in a professional services organization
  • Experience delivering strong value in a role with an unstructured working environment
  • Strong core professional competencies, i.e. attention to detail, responsiveness, follow-through, and flexibility
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Strong client service mindsetIdeally, You Are:
    • Excited to be part of a growing team, with a focus on driving future growth
    • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
    • Experienced in advising leaders on talent strategies
    • Knowledgeable about the relationship between Private Equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, particularly within the office of the CFO
    • Willing to get your hands dirty in the details of a project while simultaneously seeing the whole picture
    • A self-starter with a strong work ethic
    • Full of entrepreneurial spirit and comfortable in a fluid, flat organization
    • Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary
    • A team player, able to work with team members across all levels
    • Someone who enjoys mentoring others and doing meaningful work
    • A leader of others; you lead by exampleSalary: $130,000 to $160,000 + benefits + bonusActual compensation packages are determined by evaluating a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, education, certifications, cost of labor and internal equity.Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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