Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)

Riveron; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveron in New York, NY is seeking an Associate Director for M&A Integration Services to drive end-to-end integration and separation engagements across finance, operations, technology, and HR.

You will lead workstreams, build models, analyze data, and translate insights into client-ready deliverables while mentoring juniors and managing budgets and timelines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics), Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of relevant consulting/advisory experience or corporate FP&A, corporate development, or M&A planning.
• Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives and Day 1 readiness.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on people, process, and technology optimization across engagements.
• Lead and support workstreams; manage project budgets and timelines.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to firm initiatives.
• Develop client-ready reports, presentations, and deliverables.

Skills

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Project management

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

M&A experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

M&A Integration Services (Associate Director)

Drive end-to-end delivery of M&A integration and separation engagements, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges across finance, operations, technology, and HR. Lead and support workstreams by analyzing financial and operational data, building models, and translating insights into actionable recommendations and client-ready deliverables. Facilitate stakeholder discussions, align cross-functional teams, and guide decision-making in fast-paced environments. Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure high-quality execution, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to firm initiatives such as training and knowledge development.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights. They possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, experience working in M&A, consulting, or transformation environments, and a track record of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset are essential.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics), Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field of study
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting/advisory role or corporate FP&A, corporate development, M&A planning, management, and / or execution, sales and operations planning, distribution/logistics, or procurement/sourcing
• Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, operating model design and deployment, and synergy planning, validation, and tracking
• Knowledge of change management and organizational communication principles, process mapping, and communication planning during integrations
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to finance, HR, IT, operations, sales and marketing, product, legal, etc.) to align on integration / separation milestones, governing documentation, and other required deliverables
• Understanding of operations associated with carve-out, divestiture, and post-merger transformation programs
• Strong project management capabilities, with experience managing multiple workstreams and executive stakeholders in fast-paced deal environments
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience with procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and / or record-to-report processes

What You’ll Do:

• Use general business and financial acumen to advise clients and develop solutions to a variety of problems related to people, process, and technology optimization. Projects may include business process design and implementation, technology automation and enablement, finance transformation, supply chain improvement, working capital improvement, revenue and profitability analysis, and more.
• Partner directly with clients to support their needs and deliver high-quality projects (average project duration: 3-5 months)
• Lead research and analysis on a variety of financial, supply chain, operations, and accounting issues related to business process optimization
• Oversee the development of reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables
• Own planning of and successful delivery against project budget and workstreams
• Participate actively in the development of junior team members – both in client and internal settings – by providing coaching and performance feedback, and fostering a team-based working culture

About Riveron:

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.

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Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.