Turnaround & Restructuring Senior Vice President

AlixPartners; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AlixPartners is seeking a seasoned professional in Toronto to lead restructuring and insolvency engagements, leveraging advanced financial modeling and strategic advisory skills. The role blends analysis, client leadership, and impact-driven execution in a hybrid work model with travel as needed.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years in professional services with a focus on finance, restructuring, or turnaround, and experience delivering high-value outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in professional services (investment banking, consulting, or corporate) with financial or accounting focus.
• Experience in restructuring, turnaround, or troubled-company work preferred.
• Proven track record delivering high-value work on complex, multi-workstream engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead restructuring/insolvency mandates with oversight from senior leadership.
• Build and analyze three-statement financial models (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow).
• Prepare 13-week cash flow forecasts, DCF, and LBO models; assess recovery analyses.
• Develop business plans and viability assessments; apply finance and analytics to client situations.
• Draft client reports and deliverables; present findings to stakeholders with clarity.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project management

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, ISDS or MIS

CPA or MBA (or equivalent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

AI-enabled tools

Job description

Job Overview

At AlixPartners, we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners Turnaround and Restructuring practice is widely recognized by corporations, executives and restructuring professionals as the standard for preserving value in urgent situations. We have advised management, investors, and creditors around the world on many of the largest and most high-profile bankruptcies and restructurings over the past 40 years. Today, we are a leading global provider of turnaround and restructuring services, helping companies across a wide spectrum of activities reach their financial goals.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances. Position is based in Toronto. Paid relocation is not available.

This description is not designed to encompass a comprehensive listing of required activities, duties or responsibilities.

Restructuring & Insolvency Advisory

• Lead restructuring/insolvency mandates with oversight from senior leadership
• Assist companies in financial distress, including preparing for informal and formal insolvency proceedings
• Guide management teams and stakeholders through the transaction process, leveraging analytical expertise to maximize value
• Conduct industry and business research to support engagements

Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Build and analyze integrated three-statement financial models (balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow) to project forward-looking financial performance
• Prepare and analyze 13-week cash flow forecasts, Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models, and Leveraged Buyout (LBO) models
• Prepare and analyze projected recovery analyses across multiple scenarios (e.g., forced and orderly liquidations)
• Analyze client business plans, debt capacity, competitive positioning, strategy, key contracts and relationships, and regulatory considerations
• Assist with liquidation and valuation analyses

Business Plan & Viability Assessment

• Prepare and analyze business plans to formulate viability assessments on businesses or portions thereof
• Apply business, economics, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to a variety of client situations and practice disciplines
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance analysis, insight generation, and execution, with sound judgment about when human validation and discretion are essential

Client Deliverables & Communication

• Draft reports to Court and other documents, including memoranda, letters, and viability studies
• Prepare well-structured, easily understood analyses and presentations for clients and stakeholders
• Engage clients at multiple levels, building trusted relationships and delivering consistently high-value work

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems & Decision Sciences (ISDS), or Management Information Systems (MIS)
• CPA, MBA, or other relevant advanced designation is a plus

Experience

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in professional services, including investment or commercial banking, consulting, or corporate roles with a financial or accounting focus
• Experience in the restructuring, turnaround, or troubled-company arena is strongly preferred
• Track record of consistently delivering high-value work to meet client needs on complex, multi-workstream projects

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities including pivot tables, formulas, financial modeling, and data analysis
• Proficiency building DCF, LBO, 13-week cash flow, and three-statement financial models
• Strong knowledge of PowerPoint and Microsoft Word for preparing client-ready deliverables
• Experience using AI-enabled tools to enhance analytical workflows

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills; able to prepare polished reports, analyses, and presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills; builds relationships effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial, and able to work a demanding schedule in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work independently with high energy, flexibility, and adaptability
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours as unique project needs arise
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment

The salary range for this role takes into account a number of factors and is between $130,000 CAD/year - $180,000 CAD/year with potential eligibility for annual discretionary bonus.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability. AlixPartners is a proud Gold award-winning Veteran Friendly Employer.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This job will remain posted until 12/31/2026