Accordion
COO, Data, Analytics & AI (D&A), US
Accordion
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New York, NY
(hybrid; 2 days remote; full-time)
Company Overview We are a private equity‑backed consulting firm focused on data, technology and AI solutions to drive value creation for finance clients. Our global team of 1,400+ experts partners with CFOs and sponsors to deliver advanced analytics and data‑platform capabilities.
Role Overview The COO, US D&A will build and operate the cross‑practice operating model for the D&A Super Practice, integrating with the Office of the CFO and Business Transformation & Transaction functions. This leader will design governance, standardize delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the US and global teams.
What You’ll Do
Stand up processes with other Super Practices & Solutions: lead cross‑practice operating model design and execution for D&A integration across OCFO and BT&T (overall 60%).
OCFO (CFO Solutions) integration: lead and operationalize the CFO Solutions workstream (~50%), partnering with the AI Solution Owner and ensuring alignment with the AI Labs roadmap.
BT&T integration: establish processes that use D&A as lead‑generation for the BT&T practice (~10%).
Stand up and operate the core operational platform (~30%): define and implement global and cross‑practice SOPs; chair a bi‑weekly Delivery Council; collaborate with the India COO and AI Labs to identify AI automation opportunities and accelerate delivery timelines; drive alliance execution with designated D&A alliance leads.
Drive continuous improvement: institutionalize standardization, reusable assets, playbooks, and operational effectiveness across the D&A global team and on cross‑practice projects.
Manage internal cross‑collaboration: coordinate with IT and other enabling teams on tech infrastructure, tooling, security, and access to support efficient delivery.
Practice leadership operations (~10%): internal management cadences, staffing & resource management, reporting, and practice leadership processes.
Travel to US offices and client sites as needed to support delivery governance, cross‑practice integration, and operational rollouts.
You Have
15+ years of consulting, analytics/data platform, or AI‑enabled operations experience, including 8+ years leading multi‑disciplinary delivery or operations at scale in a professional services or PE‑backed environment.
Demonstrated success building cross‑practice operating models, SOPs, and governance (e.g., delivery councils, quality gates, playbooks) that improve speed, quality, and margin.
Experience integrating data/analytics capabilities with CFO Solutions and transformation programs; familiarity with value‑creation in PE‑backed environments.
Working knowledge of major data/AI platforms and alliances (e.g., Snowflake, modern cloud stacks, OpenAI, AI Labs).
Strong partner management and cross‑functional leadership skills; able to align senior stakeholders, translate strategy into execution plans, and deliver results through influence.
Comfort with global delivery models; experience partnering across US/India or similar distributed teams.
Excellent communication, change leadership, and program‑management skills; strong bias for action and continuous improvement.
You Are
A builder and operator who scales what works, standardizes the core, and continuously improves.
A collaborative leader who elevates others, creates clarity, and drives accountability.
Entrepreneurial and hands‑on—comfortable rolling up your sleeves while steering the broader operating model.
Outcome‑oriented with strong judgment, enabling smart trade‑offs between speed, quality, and risk.
Passionate about client impact and enabling teams with the platforms, processes, and tooling to deliver it.
Salary : $175,000 to $225,000 USD plus benefits and bonus. Compensation is based on a combination of factors including geography, experience, and performance.
Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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New York, NY
(hybrid; 2 days remote; full-time)
Company Overview We are a private equity‑backed consulting firm focused on data, technology and AI solutions to drive value creation for finance clients. Our global team of 1,400+ experts partners with CFOs and sponsors to deliver advanced analytics and data‑platform capabilities.
Role Overview The COO, US D&A will build and operate the cross‑practice operating model for the D&A Super Practice, integrating with the Office of the CFO and Business Transformation & Transaction functions. This leader will design governance, standardize delivery, and drive continuous improvement across the US and global teams.
What You’ll Do
Stand up processes with other Super Practices & Solutions: lead cross‑practice operating model design and execution for D&A integration across OCFO and BT&T (overall 60%).
OCFO (CFO Solutions) integration: lead and operationalize the CFO Solutions workstream (~50%), partnering with the AI Solution Owner and ensuring alignment with the AI Labs roadmap.
BT&T integration: establish processes that use D&A as lead‑generation for the BT&T practice (~10%).
Stand up and operate the core operational platform (~30%): define and implement global and cross‑practice SOPs; chair a bi‑weekly Delivery Council; collaborate with the India COO and AI Labs to identify AI automation opportunities and accelerate delivery timelines; drive alliance execution with designated D&A alliance leads.
Drive continuous improvement: institutionalize standardization, reusable assets, playbooks, and operational effectiveness across the D&A global team and on cross‑practice projects.
Manage internal cross‑collaboration: coordinate with IT and other enabling teams on tech infrastructure, tooling, security, and access to support efficient delivery.
Practice leadership operations (~10%): internal management cadences, staffing & resource management, reporting, and practice leadership processes.
Travel to US offices and client sites as needed to support delivery governance, cross‑practice integration, and operational rollouts.
You Have
15+ years of consulting, analytics/data platform, or AI‑enabled operations experience, including 8+ years leading multi‑disciplinary delivery or operations at scale in a professional services or PE‑backed environment.
Demonstrated success building cross‑practice operating models, SOPs, and governance (e.g., delivery councils, quality gates, playbooks) that improve speed, quality, and margin.
Experience integrating data/analytics capabilities with CFO Solutions and transformation programs; familiarity with value‑creation in PE‑backed environments.
Working knowledge of major data/AI platforms and alliances (e.g., Snowflake, modern cloud stacks, OpenAI, AI Labs).
Strong partner management and cross‑functional leadership skills; able to align senior stakeholders, translate strategy into execution plans, and deliver results through influence.
Comfort with global delivery models; experience partnering across US/India or similar distributed teams.
Excellent communication, change leadership, and program‑management skills; strong bias for action and continuous improvement.
You Are
A builder and operator who scales what works, standardizes the core, and continuously improves.
A collaborative leader who elevates others, creates clarity, and drives accountability.
Entrepreneurial and hands‑on—comfortable rolling up your sleeves while steering the broader operating model.
Outcome‑oriented with strong judgment, enabling smart trade‑offs between speed, quality, and risk.
Passionate about client impact and enabling teams with the platforms, processes, and tooling to deliver it.
Salary : $175,000 to $225,000 USD plus benefits and bonus. Compensation is based on a combination of factors including geography, experience, and performance.
Accordion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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