Managing Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, RPM Partners

EisnerAmper; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper is seeking a Managing Director in Chicago to guide clients through complex restructuring in the automotive sector. The role requires over 12 years of experience in consulting, with a strong emphasis on financial analysis and stakeholder negotiation.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in high-stakes situations and have significant expertise in advising automotive manufacturers and suppliers. Candidates with an MBA or relevant certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in restructuring or performance improvement consulting.
• Proven first-chair experience in complex restructuring engagements.
• Significant experience with automotive OEMs and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Lead restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements.
• Serve as senior restructuring leader and advisor.
• Oversee supplier engagement during distressed situations.

Skills

Restructuring expertise

Financial analysis

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

MBA or relevant advanced degree

CPA or relevant professional certification

Job description

RPM Partners (www.rpmea.com) seeks a Managing Director with deep automotive and manufacturing restructuring expertise to advise clients through complex, high‑stakes situations by delivering hands‑on operational and financial solutions that strengthen performance and enterprise value.

What it Means to Work for RPM Partners

• You will have access to the breadth of resources and capabilities of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry.
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance.
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards.
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions.
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation.
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a firm, find inspiration to do our best work.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
• Serve as the senior restructuring leader and trusted advisor in high‑stakes situations involving lenders, sponsors, management teams, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Advise Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive suppliers on liquidity management, operational stabilization, restructuring strategies, and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive strategic and financial decision‑making through sophisticated financial analysis, operational insight, and stakeholder negotiations.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial and legal documents, including loan agreements, forbearance agreements, accommodation agreements, access agreements, and related stakeholder documentation.
• Oversee supplier engagement and supply‑chain stabilization efforts during distressed and transitional situations.
• Perform Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)-type responsibilities, including cash‑flow oversight, operational execution, stakeholder communications, and turnaround implementation.
• Lead and mentor engagement teams while managing multiple client engagements in fast‑paced environments.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development opportunities across the restructuring and automotive markets.
• Deliver exceptional client service and thought leadership in complex advisory engagements.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in restructuring, turnaround, insolvency advisory, or performance improvement consulting.
• Proven first‑chair experience leading complex restructuring and turnaround engagements.
• Significant experience advising automotive OEMs and suppliers.
• Deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics, leverage points, and multi‑party negotiations.
• Strong experience with complex financial analysis, distressed situations, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex financial and legal documents.
• Demonstrated success performing CRO‑type advisory work.
• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and team management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CIRA, CTP, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.

EEO Statement

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit‑based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Preferred location: Atlanta