I have worked with them a couple times. They are essentially outsourced FP&A that we have used for some of my portfolio companies - e.g., helping to build out financial reporting for the first time. They are like A&M but focused on FP&A and cheaper. Most of their consultants have been former PE or HF guys. We have been pleased with their work each time we have worked with them.
I went through the process with them and performed a short modeling test. Their perception of a financial model is quite immature from my perspective. They turned me down because of some errors they claimed in my model, which was not true. Happy to elaborate more! I corrected them that they did not review the model correctly, and they went silent after I pointed out that they made a mistake pointing out my errors.
People I interviewed with seemed quite nice, but I am sure you will realize that an interviewer who has interviewed 10 candidates for the same role will have a look on their face saying "Ok say your words, then move on. I do not want to do this interview as much as you do". You just have to keep smiling and make it look positive.
If you are in a process with them, I would say that it can be a waste of time given that they did not admit their flaws in the process. At that point, I knew I would never pursue an employment with them given the situation. Of course, if this is your only interview on the table, take it and roll with it.
Do you happen to have the financial model they gave you? I am interviewing with them in a couple weeks and they said it would be a 90-min model with an emphasis on monthly cash flows. Assumptions will be embedded, but will have to perform interest calculations, a revolver drawdown, etc. Not sure what to really expect other than that.
Thank you for sharing your experience! Would you be able to share the model test with me? If not, could I ask you for some advice? I am in the process with them and have loved everything about the company so far, so I would love to best position myself for it. Thank you so much.
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I have worked with them a couple times. They are essentially outsourced FP&A that we have used for some of my portfolio companies - e.g., helping to build out financial reporting for the first time. They are like A&M but focused on FP&A and cheaper. Most of their consultants have been former PE or HF guys. We have been pleased with their work each time we have worked with them.
Any opinions on moving from pe fund to a consulting role like accordion?
Bootstrap I am pursuing a Finance Associate role at Accordian,what are your thoughts on exits to PE from Accordian? Thxs
Have a former colleague there, he likes the work and culture. Work life balance seems great, and they don't travel much.
Moving from PE to Accordion sounds easy, but I think vice versa could be tough unless you want an operational role.
If you are referring to this company: https://www.accordion.com, I have some feedback to share.
I went through the process with them and performed a short modeling test. Their perception of a financial model is quite immature from my perspective. They turned me down because of some errors they claimed in my model, which was not true. Happy to elaborate more! I corrected them that they did not review the model correctly, and they went silent after I pointed out that they made a mistake pointing out my errors.
People I interviewed with seemed quite nice, but I am sure you will realize that an interviewer who has interviewed 10 candidates for the same role will have a look on their face saying "Ok say your words, then move on. I do not want to do this interview as much as you do". You just have to keep smiling and make it look positive.
If you are in a process with them, I would say that it can be a waste of time given that they did not admit their flaws in the process. At that point, I knew I would never pursue an employment with them given the situation. Of course, if this is your only interview on the table, take it and roll with it.
Do you happen to have the financial model they gave you? I am interviewing with them in a couple weeks and they said it would be a 90-min model with an emphasis on monthly cash flows. Assumptions will be embedded, but will have to perform interest calculations, a revolver drawdown, etc. Not sure what to really expect other than that.
Hey guys, I'm also interested in the model if you're open to sharing it. Many thanks
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Could you please elaborate by what mistakes they thought you made?
Thank you for sharing your experience! Would you be able to share the model test with me? If not, could I ask you for some advice? I am in the process with them and have loved everything about the company so far, so I would love to best position myself for it. Thank you so much.
Would love to get some insight on the model test if you can share
I'm interested if you're still around and able to share the modelling test.
Could you please share with me some info too? Thanks a lot!
Hi , if anyone of you have the case study or can provide any guidance in tackling the case study. Thank you.
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