Director, Value Creation & Turnaround (EBITDA Impact)

Riveron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveron is seeking a Director to lead the RTS Value Creation initiatives, driving EBITDA and cash flow improvements for both underperforming and healthy businesses.

The role requires moving quickly from assessment to execution, partnering with management teams to deliver measurable results and overseeing cross-functional programs across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions. Applications accepted through Dec 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement.
• Proven track record leading EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to move from diagnostic to detailed design, execution, and measurement of improvement initiatives.
• Deep operational finance expertise, including P&L management, working capital optimization, inventory management, and cost structure redesign.
• Experience identifying and executing value creation opportunities in partnership with Private Equity sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis.
• Identify, quantify, and prioritize EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities.
• Develop actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones.
• Drive implementation of cost optimization and performance initiatives with full ownership through execution.
• Partner with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors to align on value creation plans.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across: COGS and SG&A optimization, manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement, customer/product/SKU profitability, pricing and commercial effectiveness, working capital optimization and cash management.
• Translate financial and operational insights into actionable strategies and execution plans that drive measurable value.
• Manage and mentor engagement teams while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support business development efforts and sponsor communications.

Skills

Value creation

EBITDA improvement

Operational finance

P&L management

Working capital optimization

Cross-functional leadership

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Riveron is seeking a Director to lead the RTS Value Creation initiatives, driving EBITDA and cash flow improvements for both underperforming and healthy businesses.

The role requires moving quickly from assessment to execution, partnering with management teams to deliver measurable results and overseeing cross-functional programs across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions. Applications accepted through Dec 31, 2026.