Director, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 225.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking a seasoned finance and strategy professional in the United States to support private equity portfolio company transformations. The role emphasizes hypothesis development, project leadership, and hands-on execution to improve cash flow and EBITDA.

You will guide analyses, present findings, and drive strategic initiatives across finance, operations, and organizational design. The ideal candidate has 12+ years in accounting/finance, strong financial modeling, data

Formación

• Graduate of accredited 4-year college with concentration in accounting, finance, or economics; preferred but not required.
• Over 12 years of experience in Accounting/Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity.
• Complete proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skills.
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master’s Degree preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Connect with client to facilitate information gathering.
• Guide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered.
• Define types of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions and ensure complete, accurate execution.
• Apply industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues.
• Develop actionable conclusions from analyses.
• Lead components of projects with multiple service lines and guide smaller projects independently.
• Proactively manage client expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on project.
• Design cash generating initiatives and EBITDA improvements to drive client value.
• Engage with senior management and obtain buy-in from board members on actionable plans.
• Take accountability for both client and team identified issues.

Conocimientos

Financial modeling

Data analytics

Presentation skills

P&L accountability

Balance sheet accountability

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/economics

12+ years experience in Accounting/Finance/Financial Due Diligence/Restructuring/Investment Banking/Private Equity

CPA/CFA/MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Descripción del empleo

Overview

A&M CFO Services work with private equity‑held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency to key drivers and business performance, support increasing cash and EBITDA, and provide benefits through hands‑on involvement in our clients’ operations. We support PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver financial outcomes.

CFO Services Provides The Following Pillar Of Services

• Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization
• Strategic Analytics & Planning
• Performance Measurement & Management
• Business Transformation
• Auxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation

Professional Expectations

Hypothesis / Scope Development

• Connect with client to facilitate information gathering
• Guide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered and pursued
• Define type of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions, ensure complete, accurate and timely execution
• Apply industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues
• Understand and develop framework given project parameters
• Develop actionable conclusions from analyses

Project Management and Implementation

• Ability to lead components of projects with multiple service lines and lead smaller projects independently
• Proactively manage client’s expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on project
• Develop straightforward actionable plans and lead individual workstreams independently
• Design cash generating initiatives, EBITDA improvements, optimal organizational structure to drive client’s value
• Anticipate risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicate timely with client
• Engage and work collaboratively with senior management; obtain buy‑in from senior management / board members on actionable plans

Leadership

• Leverage industry expertise, prior professional services experience to guide team and promote innovative and analytical thinking
• Take accountability for both client and team identified issues
• Build complimentary teams using individuals’ talents and capabilities

Financial Acumen

• Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis and accounting treatments
• Identify and drive P&L and B/S accountability
• Utilize tools and resources to drive change management
• Interpreting financial statements and understanding how info gets captured and used, understand how to streamline the processes
• Experience in the role of Controllership, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

Accreditidation/Experience

• Graduate of accredited 4‑year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not required
• Over 12 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Complete proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skills
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master’s Degree Preferred but not Required

Salary & Benefits

Salary range is $150,000‑$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on individual and firm performance.

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits including healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Eligible employees receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Employees are also eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, sixty‑two (62) hours of sick time (prorated for part‑time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

Hiring Note

Positions are open until filled. Candidates are considered as they apply, subject to qualifications and interest.