Executive Assistant

Company Overview

There’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:

Accordion is seeking a dedicated and proactive Executive Assistant to join our New York City office. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an individual who thrives in a dynamic environment, ensuring smooth office operations while contributing to an exceptional workplace experience.

This position is based in our New York City office and requires in-office presence five days per week. Ideal candidates should be local to the area.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual who can also assume Executive Assistant duties to support several senior leaders.

This role requires exceptional multitasking abilities, discretion, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage complex and dynamic calendars for multiple senior leaders, including scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, and prioritizing tasks.
• Coordinate travel arrangements (domestic and international), including booking flights, accommodations, and preparing itineraries.
• Prepare and edit correspondence, presentations, reports, and other documents with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Help build our office culture and develop programs that enhance our already stellar employee engagement.
• Act as a key partner to our leaders, ensuring seamless coordination and communication across internal teams (IT, People, Marketing, etc.), clients, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as needed.

Ideally, You Have:

• A high school diploma and/or bachelor’s degree
• Office management, administrative, or assistance experience preferred
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Great interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• A positive and upbeat personality

Ideally, You Are:

• A detail-oriented individual with experience in a similar role or passion to become a great Office Manager and Executive Assistant
• Personable, approachable, exceptionally organized, resilient, and excellent with time management
• A team player, you’re not afraid to get your hands dirty and pitch in wherever needed
• The go-to person when someone has a question because you usually know the answer–and if you don’t, you won’t stop until you find someone who does
• A superb problem-solver who goes above and beyond to provide excellent service to employees while adhering to internal policies and procedures
• Patient and open-minded, you take initiative, and you can juggle multiple tasks like a pro 
• Most importantly, a ton of fun and don’t take yourself too seriously

Salary: $65,000 to $75,000 + benefits + bonus + overtime eligible

Actual 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.

Please note that as per Accordion policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our inclusive diversity values. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Accordion will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.

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