Managing Consultant - Corporate Finance - Turnaround & Restructuring

BRG; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

BRG is seeking professionals for their Turnaround & Restructuring practice due to growing client demand. Candidates will work closely with client service teams, manage projects, and conduct complex financial analyses, including scenario planning and cash flow modeling.

With a requirement for a Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience, the role offers competitive salaries ranging from $120,000 to $185,000 annually, alongside opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in consulting or professional services environment.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis, particularly in Excel.
• CFA, CPA, or technical/GAAP accounting expertise is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day activities of Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client teams.
• Manage junior team on multiple tasks across engagements.
• Assist in preparation of reports, analyses, and presentations.

Skills

Financial modeling

Financial planning & analysis

Cash flow modeling

Chapter 11 process knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial research tools (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg)

Job description

We do Consulting Differently

We do Consulting Differently The BRG Corporate Finance practice specializes in providing strategic, operational, and financial advice to private equity firms, management teams, boards of directors, investors, hedge funds, and other lenders or companies that are either underperforming or in transition. BRG Corporate Finance has in-depth experience across a wide range of industries and markets, including but not limited to retail, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, energy and technology. Across sectors, BRG has experienced professionals who understand the challenges clients face — making it well‑equipped to help solve clients’ issues.

Our Five Core Service Offerings Include

• Turnaround & Restructuring (T&R)
• Strategic Performance Solutions (SPS)
• Retail Performance Improvement (RPI)
• Transaction Advisory (TA)
• Transaction & Valuation Opinions (VAL)

Skills

The Turnaround & Restructuring practice is seeking to add professionals due to client demand and market opportunities. The ideal candidate should be prepared to work in a team‑oriented environment on a diverse range of turnaround advisory assignments. Articulating findings and recommendations around the key financial, business issues, and value drivers are critical components for this position. The ideal candidate will have skills in the following areas:

• Three‑statement financial modeling, including scenario planning
• Financial planning & analysis
• 13‑week cash flow modeling
• Chapter 11 process
• Transactions, including sale of assets or businesses

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day activities of BRG Corporate Finance – Turnaround & Restructuring client service teams on engagement.
• Manage the junior team on multiple tasks across a consulting engagement including modeling and client presentations.
• Utilize business, finance, accounting, and analytical skills to perform and oversee tasks including: 13‑week cash flow models, 3‑statement models, and pro‑forma scenario models.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team environment; collaborate with T&R and BRG experts, professionals from other firms, and client contacts to achieve engagement objectives.
• Assist in preparation of reports, written analyses, presentations, and other client deliverables.
• Participate in the development of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial consulting practice including assisting in marketing, client pitches, and product and practice development.
• Demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism, ethics, quality, and integrity.
• Open and ready to expand your network with clients to become a trusted and reputable advisor.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or degree equivalent in Business, Accounting/Finance, Management, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or related field.
• 7+ years of work experience, ideally in a consulting or professional services environment.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis (particularly in Excel), including constructing and understanding 3‑statement financial models, cash flows, and scenario analyses.
• Ability to manage and analyze large volumes of financial and operational data.
• Ability to interpret the results of qualitative and quantitative analysis and develop insights and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with junior and senior team members, senior management, and other stakeholders or professionals.
• Strong problem solving and project management skills.
• CFA, CPA (or equivalent), or technical/GAAP accounting expertise is a plus.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word.
• Familiarity with financial research tools (e.g., Capital IQ, Bloomberg, etc.).
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Salary Range: $120,000 to $185,000 per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BRG is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.