Associate Director (Financial Restructuring)

J.S. Held LLC; Solana Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous FTO Policy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Match

Job summary

J.S. Held LLC is seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead project support initiatives focusing on real estate and financial consulting in Solana Beach, CA. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in various tasks ranging from project management to financial analysis. The position requires strong communication skills, leadership capability, and proficiency in financial modeling. The role offers a salary range of $110,000 - $130,000 and includes benefits such as medical insurance and a generous FTO policy.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in financial analysis, audit, or consulting.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing a team.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate, operational, project management, and financial analysis.
• Develop comprehensive financial models and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare operational assessment reports and client presentations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Financial modeling

Education

5-8 years in finance, audit, or consulting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Location Type: In Office
• Department: Strategic Advisory
• Compensation: USD 110,000 - USD 130,000 - yearly

Company Description

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.We have over 100 locations worldwide.We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to lead and shape our project support initiatives in San Diego, CA. This role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on involvement in real estate, operations, and financial consulting. The role offers a unique opportunity to engage in a variety of tasks, ranging from low‑to‑mid‑level responsibilities to higher‑level strategic initiatives within our firm. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding or quick ability to grasp our work, with a background in real estate operations or finance preferred. Travel could include up to 40% on‑site at client engagements, requiring hands‑on operational oversight.The position is based in the San Diego County area with expectations to work in the office 5 days per week full‑time.

JobResponsibilities

• Support in real estate, operational, project management and financial analysis.
• Develop and implement comprehensive financial models and cash flow forecasts. Play an active role in restructuring, turnaround, wind‑down processes, and sell‑side M&A.
• Prepare high‑quality operational assessment reports, court reporting, and client presentations.
• Conduct due diligence for complex transactions and provide strategic recommendations.
• Collaborate closely with senior management and client stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple projects and industries with varying levels of involvement.
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence across projects.
• Maintain a strong focus on project timelines, deliverables, and budget management.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal processes and procedures.
• Demonstrate proactive problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in a fast‑paced environment.
• Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.

Qualifications

RequiredQualifications:

• 5-8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, Audit, Big 4 Accounting, Banking, Finance and/or distressed asset consulting or restructuring, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor a team.
• Strong proficiency in financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
• Proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering superior results.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required by client engagements.
• Experience in corporate finance, banking, consulting or accounting preferred
• CPA, CFA, CTP, and CIRA credentials are a plus
• Should be motivated, demonstrate a high degree of energy, and be a self‑starter; someone who is enthusiastic, proactive and who takes initiative to get the job done
• Must have the ability to multi‑task, often in a time pressured urgent environment
• Excellent financial, analytical and interpersonal skills. Excellent project management skills and proven capabilities to support project teams
• Highest ethical standards and credibility. Someone who demonstrates exceptional business judgment and character traits
• Ability to independently develop and write superior quality work product with limited oversight
• Ability to work both independently, as well as a team member
• Must be willing to travel as warranted by client service requirement

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Mustbeabletosit for long period of time
• Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment
• Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:30am – 5:30pm business hours if needed
• Must be flexible to travel

Additional Information

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Generous FTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $130,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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