Director – Turnaround & Restructuring

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a seasoned management consultant with 5+ years at a top-tier firm to lead complex analyses, guide client teams, and develop actionable insights. You will disaggregate complex problems, build financial models (including 3-statement and cash flow models), and present findings to C-suite stakeholders.

The role requires extensive travel and long hours to meet client demands. Demonstrated expertise in restructuring concepts, analytical tools beyond Excel, and clear communication with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a top tier management consulting firm.
• An undergraduate degree from a top academic institution with a strong GPA.
• Advanced degree(s) and applicable professional certification(s) are preferred (CFA, CIRA, CPA).
• Restructuring experience preferred and/or relevant financial consulting experience including M&A transaction advisory and/or investment banking
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel is required
• Willingness to work at times, long hours during the week and on weekends due to client demands may be necessary
• Experience with analytical tools and financial analyses that show a proper understanding of competing needs (timing, flexibility, detail, risk) with limited direction
• Experience with financial modeling preferably with 3 statement analysis and/or 13-week cash flow models
• Identifies and articulates opportunities for more advanced analytic approaches outside of basic Excel
• Demonstrates ability to contribute to identification of key issues
• Able to understand concepts of data patterns and trends
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Demonstrates ability to synthesize analysis and draw conclusions

Responsibilities

• Critique and provide guidance on complex analyses
• Independently identify patterns in complex data and drive hypotheses
• Independently develop understanding of analytic tools including and outside of Excel
• Work directly with Client to obtain relevant data
• Independently disaggregate complex problems into simpler parts
• Actively challenge assumptions and hypotheses
• Understands complex corporate finance and accounting concepts
• Analyses risks to existing or proposed covenant packages
• Demonstrates clear understanding of different credit products
• Understands various restructuring concepts informed by engagement experience and able to clearly articulate those views to others
• Drives team to develop an understanding of analytic tools including and outside of Excel
• Has an experienced/informed view on how to approach building certain common Excel based analyses (cash flow forecast, financial statement model)
• Understands key elements of bankruptcy case management
• Helps to set priorities across multiple work streams
• Coordinates with team on schedules to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Identifies key milestones and manages accordingly
• Directly manages work of Associates and Senior Associates
• Lays out an effective approach to a presentation with guidance from more senior teammates
• Prepares full decks and presents sections of a report both internally and to clients
• Present effectively to C Suite level clients and other professionals related to basic and moderately complex analyses/issues
• Handles client interactions at multiple levels
• Provides guidance and feedback to early career professionals

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial modeling

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Excel proficiency

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree from a top academic institution

Advanced degree preferred (CFA, CIRA, CPA)

Relevant certifications

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Critique and provide guidance on complex analyses
• Independently identify patterns in complex data and drive hypotheses
• Independently develop understanding of analytic tools including and outside of Excel
• Work directly with Client to obtain relevant data
• Independently disaggregate complex problems into simpler parts
• Actively challenge assumptions and hypotheses
• Understands complex corporate finance and accounting concepts
• Analyzes risks to existing or proposed covenant packages
• Demonstrates clear understanding of different credit products
• Understands various restructuring concepts informed by engagement experience and able to clearly articulate those views to others
• Drives team to develop an understanding of analytic tools including and outside of Excel
• Has an experienced/informed view on how to approach building certain common Excel based analyses (cash flow forecast, financial statement model)
• Understands key elements of bankruptcy case management
• Helps to set priorities across multiple work streams
• Coordinates with team on schedules to meet agreed upon deadlines
• Identifies key milestones and manages accordingly
• Directly manages work of Associates and Senior Associates
• Lays out an effective approach to a presentation with guidance from more senior teammates
• Prepares full decks and presents sections of a report both internally and to clients
• Present effectively to C Suite level clients and other professionals related to basic and moderately complex analyses/issues
• Handles client interactions at multiple levels
• Provides guidance and feedback to early career professionals

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience with a top tier management consulting firm
• An undergraduate degree from a top academic institution with a strong GPA
• Advanced degree(s) and applicable professional certification(s) are preferred (CFA, CIRA, CPA)
• Restructuring experience preferred and/or relevant financial consulting experience including M&A transaction advisory and/or investment banking
• Ability and willingness to undertake extensive travel is required
• Willingness to work at times, long hours during the week and on weekends due to client demands may be necessary
• Experience with analytical tools and financial analyses that show a proper understanding of competing needs (timing, flexibility, detail, risk) with limited direction
• Experience with financial modeling preferably with 3 statement analysis and/or 13-week cash flow models
• Identifies and articulates opportunities for more advanced analytic approaches outside of basic Excel
• Demonstrates ability to contribute to identification of key issues
• Able to understand concepts of data patterns and trends
• Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving capability
• Demonstrates ability to synthesize analysis and draw conclusions

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in complex data analysis, financial modeling, and restructuring concepts, with a strong ability to communicate insights effectively to clients and team members. Proven leadership in managing teams and guiding early career professionals while delivering high-quality presentations to C Suite clients.