Director, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

Alvarez & Marsal; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Sick time and holidays

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal is seeking an experienced finance advisory professional for its CFO Services practice in the United States. The role focuses on liquidity optimization, strategic analytics, and value-creating transformations for PE-backed portfolio companies.

You will lead engagements, develop actionable plans, supervise teams, and drive data-driven decisions to improve cash generation, EBITDA, and overall financial outcomes.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead hypothesis/scope development with clients and define required analyses.
• Guide client interviews and ensure data is complete, accurate and timely.
• Develop actionable conclusions from analyses and drive project plans.
• Design cash-generating initiatives and EBITDA improvements, optimizing org structure.
• Anticipate risks, manage client expectations, and coordinate with senior management.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial data analysis

Presentation skills

P&L accountability

Balance sheet accountability

Accounting treatments

Leadership

Project management

Education

CPA/CFA/MBA or Master’s Degree

Accounting/Finance degree

Job description

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.