Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)

Riveron; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Job summary

Riveron is seeking a Manager for their RTS Value Creation team in Houston, Texas. The role involves executing operationally focused initiatives to enhance business performance and support financial diagnostics. With over 5 years in value creation or consulting, candidates should have strong operational finance skills and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Full-time roles offer comprehensive benefits. Join us in driving measurable value and improvement for our clients.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in value creation or financial/operational consulting.
• Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to support performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong operational finance capabilities including financial analysis.
• Experience supporting value creation initiatives with Private Equity sponsors.

Responsibilities

• Support operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers.
• Develop improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones.
• Drive execution of cost optimization initiatives.
• Engage with executive leadership and stakeholders.
• Translate insights into actionable strategies.

Skills

Value creation

Financial consulting

Operational consulting

Strong communication skills

Time-sensitive operational capabilities

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

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 Manager to join our RTS Value Creation team. This role supports the execution of operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses. Managers play a key role in driving analysis, developing insights, and supporting implementation efforts, working closely with senior leadership and client teams to deliver measurable results.

Who You Are

• Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement
  • Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to support diagnostic, design, and execution of performance improvement initiatives
  • Strong operational finance capabilities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost structures
  • Experience supporting value creation initiatives in partnership with Private Equity sponsors
  • Experience supporting cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and/or commercial functions
  • Ability to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
  • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
• 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

• Support and execute operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis
• Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
• Develop and support execution of actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones
• Drive day-to-day execution of cost optimization and performance initiatives, working closely with client teams
• Support senior leaders in partnering with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors
• Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across:
• 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 workstreams and mentor junior team members while ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Contribute to business development efforts and support sponsor communications
• Play a hands-on role in analysis, modeling, and on-the-ground execution with client teams

Additional Information

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. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

Riveron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.