Associate, Working Capital

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus program

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is expanding its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services team in the United States, including Chicago. The Associate role focuses on delivering CFO services, interim management, and strategic finance solutions for private equity portfolio companies.

You will synthesize data, build financial models, and drive cross-functional initiatives with a focus on immediate impact.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited 4-year institution.
• Strong expertise with data and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time at short/immediate notice.

Responsibilities

• Develop findings and make strategic recommendations.
• Synthesize meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts.
• Lead time-sensitive projects by structuring work plans and guiding them through completion.
• Demonstrate strong Excel and PowerPoint skills in client deliverables.
• Support Treasury, Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Corporate Finance teams as needed.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Project management

Initiative and drive

Critical thinking

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerBI

Alteryx

Tableau

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement – Associate: CFO Services

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializes in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. We are expanding our Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services team in various U.S. locations.

Our PEPI service line serves middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms, helping improve the operating results at their portfolio companies. The CFO Services practice focuses on developing deep functional skills and tailoring solutions to solve clients’ business issues.

Our PEPI Services Include

• CFO Services (including interim management – CFO, Controller, Treasurer)
• Rapid Results
• CDD/Strategy
• Merger Integration & Carve‑outs
• IT
• Supply Chain

Professional Experience

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting, with a preference for CPA’s.
• Managing time‑sensitive projects by structuring work plans and leading the process to completion.
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling experience and solid understanding of financial statements – development of 13‑week cash flows preferred; experience with Tableau and think‑cell software is a plus.
• Treasury/cash management experience a strong plus.
• Systems implementation experience a plus.

Professional Skills

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts.
• Strong written, oral and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Structured project management (time, team, and work‑stream management).
• Initiative and drive.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver time‑pressured projects on time and on quality.
• Flexible and creative thinking.
• Client relationship building.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of relevant work experience in management consulting, investment banking, private equity, corporate strategy, or related field (e.g., Treasury, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited 4‑year institution.
• Strong expertise with data and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time at short/immediate notice.

The salary range is $90,000–$130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M also offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.