Director, Strategic Restructuring & Performance Improvement

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Director, Restructuring & Performance Improvement at A Leading Transformation, Restructuring & Fiduciary Advisory Firm leads complex restructuring engagements for mid-market and large corporate clients, advising boards, lenders, and management teams.

Responsibilities include engaging leadership, liquidity management, and strategic option evaluation while driving profitability improvements, working capital optimization, and stakeholder communications in high‑pressure environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in restructuring, turnaround consulting, performance improvement, or related field.
• Experience with middle-market and large corporate clients.
• Strong financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams and client stakeholders simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements.
• Serve as trusted advisor to C-suite executives, boards, lenders, and investors.
• Oversee liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, business plan development, and operational assessments.
• Evaluate strategic alternatives, restructuring options, and value creation opportunities.
• Develop and execute initiatives focused on profitability enhancement, cost optimization, working capital improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders and decision-makers.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cash flow forecasting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

Director, Restructuring & Performance Improvement at A Leading Transformation, Restructuring & Fiduciary Advisory Firm leads complex restructuring engagements for mid-market and large corporate clients, advising boards, lenders, and management teams.

Responsibilities include engaging leadership, liquidity management, and strategic option evaluation while driving profitability improvements, working capital optimization, and stakeholder communications in high‑pressure environments.