Senior Director Operational Due Diligence

Alvarez & Marsal; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Director to lead operational due diligence and performance improvement initiatives for private equity clients. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting, particularly in merger integration and change management, and excels in project management and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for professional development and advancement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Access to comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a top tier strategy firm or 'Big 4' consultancy.
• Experience in merger integration and change management is essential.
• Proven track record in leading major merger integration assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational due diligence and performance improvement projects.
• Develop methodologies for integration and synergy tracking.
• Manage complex client engagements and ensure successful outcomes.

Skills

Operational due diligence

Performance improvement

Project management

Interpersonal communication

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Description

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

What will you be doing?

As a Senior Director, you will have the opportunity to work with our highly motivated and effective team of professionals on a variety of interesting projects across different industries including but not limited to manufacturing, distribution, consumer, retail, restaurants, business, and industrial services as well as healthcare, software & technology, energy, and financial services. You will provide our clients with an integrated due diligence approach that goes beyond traditional quality of earnings analyses and focuses on key value drivers for sponsors and lenders. Our integrated due diligence approach combines our deep operational, functional and industry expertise with Big Four quality financial accounting and tax services to drive value throughout the investment lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Working on pre- and post-deal engagements, including merger integration & carve-outs, operational due diligence, and performance improvement.
• Developing detailed and robust methodology to ensure that in the first 100 days total clarity and ownership is created throughout the organization, a clear path to delivering the growth and cost reduction developed and the identified quick wins delivered.
• Leading workstreams within the Integration Management Office (IMO) – Synergies, TSAs, Blueprinting, Day 1 Readiness, Executive Reporting, Integration Roadmap, Communications, Organizational Design.
• Leading and delivering large, complex client engagements that identify, design, and implement business and technology solutions for PE clients and their portfolio companies.
• Day 1 and Day 100 Planning, execution and driving performance improvement in key areas:
• Strategic planning
• Operational optimization / consolidation
• Back-office consolidation
• Supply chain
• IT / reporting integration
• Customer and channel management
• Tracking progress against Day 1 and Day 100 objectives and adjusting integration strategies or personnel as required.
• Assessing and quantifying potential synergies, dis-synergies, one-time costs, and savings that could be generated by the combination of target and buyer.
• Supporting the post-acquisition work to ensure that the value creation opportunities were realized in full and in the shortest possible time.
• Assessing potential carve-out implications and conducting comprehensive discussions with management and their advisors.
• Determining the standalone costs required for a carve-out business, including identifying and quantifying the incremental recurring costs and one-off costs resulting from the separation.
• Evaluating management's carve-out plans and TSA requirements, evaluating the complexity and risks of the carve-out, and understanding the impact on business as usual. Conducting initial rapid diagnostic into a company's immediate and future major operational issues, product profitability, cost base, manufacturing processes and options for performance improvement.
• Supporting PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver the financial results required.
• Contribute strongly to business development activity including developing successful pitches and selling, from the initial "diagnostic" project phase into implementation work.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a top tier strategy firm, leading specialist and / or niche advisory firm or 'Big 4' consultancy, specializing in merger integration, carve-outs, business transformation, and change management
• Experience in operational due diligence and performance improvement is considered a plus
• A recent track record of successfully leading major merger integration & carve-outs assignments at pre- and post-deal
• Must be Private Equity Industry Savvy with established experience of working with Private Equity backed portfolio companies
• Deep functional and hands on expertise in one or more of the following areas :
• Pricing / Margin / Mix optimization
• Salesforce effectiveness
• Marketing optimization
• Operations management, productivity
• Supply Chain / Procurement
• SG&A cost reduction
• HR / Organizational structure and effectiveness
• Finance & Accounting operations
• Leadership and stakeholder involvement
• Communications planning and management
• Knowledge management and transfer
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, engineering, accounting and / or related major, MBA preferred.
• High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Flexibility to work as both a team member in a collaborative setting and as an individual contributor
• Ability to thrive and be effective in fast-paced settings

Your journey at A&M

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person's unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

Accessibility and Equal Opportunity

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources and we would be pleased to assist you.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Alvarez & Marsal's practice to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws. Employees and Applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.

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