Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Director (Value Creation)

Riveron; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveron seeks a Director to join its RTS Value Creation team in a high-impact role driving EBITDA and cash flow improvements for both underperforming and healthy businesses. You will move quickly from assessment to execution, partnering with management, Boards, lenders, and PE sponsors to implement measurable value creation initiatives.

You will lead cross-functional efforts across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions, ensuring timely delivery and impact through

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.
• Diagnostic to 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 with value creation opportunities in partnership with Private Equity sponsors.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions.
• Ability to operate in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments.
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers.
• Identify, quantify, and prioritize EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities.
• Develop actionable bottom-up improvement plans with KPIs and milestones.
• Drive implementation of cost optimization and performance initiatives through execution.
• Partner with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors on value creation plans.
• COGS and SG&A optimization, including cost analyses and bills of material.
• Manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement.
• Customer, product, and SKU profitability analysis.
• Pricing and commercial effectiveness initiatives.
• Working capital optimization and cash management.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies and execution plans.
• Manage and mentor engagement teams; ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Support business development efforts and sponsor communications.

Skills

Value creation leadership

EBITDA improvement

Cash flow optimization

Operational finance

P&L management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive presence

Time management

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

Data analytics tools

AI-enabled analytics

Job description

Riveron is a business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers. Our Restructuring & Turnaround Services (RTS) team partners with companies and stakeholders to improve performance and drive enterprise value.We are seeking a Director to join our RTS Value Creation team. This role leads operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses, with direct accountability for EBITDA and cash flow impact. Directors are expected to move quickly from assessment to execution, working alongside management teams to deliver measurable results.

Who You Are:

Required 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
• Experience leading cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and commercial functions
• Ability to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
• Strong executive presence and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting or supporting Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses and translating findings into operational value creation plans
• Experience in shop floor or plant-level environments with the ability to engage credibly with operations leadership
• Background as an operator (e.g., interim leadership or line management)
• Experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or business services sectors
• MBA or advanced degree
• Familiarity with leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, operational insights, and decision-making

What You'll Do:

• 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
• COGS and SG&A optimization, including analysis of standard vs. actual costs and bills of material
• Manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement
• Customer, product, and 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

Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026.

About Riveron:

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client‑centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well‑being in and out of the office.

A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/.

Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.