Director, M&A Integration & Separation Strategy

Riveron; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Riveron seeks a Director in our M&A advisory practice to lead complex engagements across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transformations. You will guide cross‑functional teams spanning finance, operations, technology, HR, and supply chain to maximize deal value from pre‑close planning through post‑close optimization.

You will balance strategic advisory with hands‑on execution, navigating ambiguity and delivering high‑quality client deliverables while mentoring consulting staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 10+ years in management consulting, transaction advisory, corporate development, FP&A, finance transformation, or related fields.
• Proven record leading M&A integration, separation, carve-out, or post‑merger programs.
• Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle activities and synergy realization.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams across finance, HR, IT, operations, and more.
• Professional certifications (PMP, CPA, CFA, Lean Six Sigma) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A integration and stand-up engagements for PE and corporate clients.
• Advise executives on operating models, organizational design, and process optimization.
• Direct multiple workstreams across finance, HR, IT, operations, and supply chain.
• Develop integration/separation strategies, including pre-close planning and Day 1 readiness.
• Analyze data to identify risks, opportunities, and value-creation opportunities.
• Mentor and develop consultants and managers while maintaining high-performance culture.

Skills

Financial modeling

Executive engagement

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Riveron seeks a Director in our M&A advisory practice to lead complex engagements across mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and transformations. You will guide cross‑functional teams spanning finance, operations, technology, HR, and supply chain to maximize deal value from pre‑close planning through post‑close optimization.

You will balance strategic advisory with hands‑on execution, navigating ambiguity and delivering high‑quality client deliverables while mentoring consulting staff and