Laying the foundation for your optimized finance function.

Top-tier finance functions do more than stay on top of the business; they drive significant value for it. But any journey to the top-tier must start with a solid foundation.

That’s why we’re focused on the foundational accounting and FP&A enhancement solutions that lay the groundwork for a true best-in-class finance function. Our cross-functional and hands-on teams optimize every core element of your business through a value creation lens. And with all of our solutions rooted in data and technology, we’re empowering you to make data-based, informed decisions that drive value not just right now, but years into the future. 

From the front lines.

We consistently create value for the world’s most sophisticated private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
We consistently create value for the world’s most sophisticated private equity firms and their portfolio companies.

Meet a few
of our experts.

Mitchel Nakken
Mitchel Nakken
Managing Director, Head of Strategic Finance

Mitchel is a Managing Director and the Head of Accordion’s Strategic Finance Practice. Bringing over 15 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, and M&A advisory, Mitchel elevates PE-backed clients’ finance functions through data-enabled technology and value creation initiatives within the office of the CFO. He has specific expertise in financial and operational modeling, working capital planning, and performance...

Jeremy Pawlak
Jeremy Pawlak
Managing Director

Jeremy is a Managing Director who has cross-functional experience working with executive teams in the areas of finance, accounting, operations, and strategy.  Jeremy is a CFA Charterholder and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional.

Rajan Raval
Rajan Raval
Managing Director

Rajan is a Managing Director with over a decade of experience in the Office of the CFO, Private Equity, and Investment Banking spaces.

Chris Durbin
Chris Durbin
Managing Director

Chris is a Managing Director with nearly three decades of professional experience – both in consulting and industry roles. This experience has driven him to focus on cost effective and sustainable solutions. Chris’ specific expertise includes finance transformation, performance improvement, and merger integration.

Shauna Watson
Shauna Watson
Managing Director, Head of IPO Readiness

Shauna, CPA, is a Managing Director and the Head of Accordion’s IPO Readiness Practice, with nearly three decades of experience spanning a variety of sectors including consulting, energy & aerospace, and defense. She is a subject matter expert in US GAAP, IFRS, SOX, and SEC Regulations. Shauna has helped companies implement new accounting standards like leases and revenue recognition, and has also worked on complicated deal and...

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