Restructuring Director: Turnaround & Growth Leader

Alvarez & Marsal; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarez & Marsal in Chicago seeks a Restructuring Director with a track record of leading complex turnaround initiatives. You will guide a team through financial and operational restructuring, oversee modeling and analyses, and negotiate with senior management and stakeholders to deliver value.

You will collaborate closely with clients to stabilize performance, manage engagement workstreams, and drive strategic plans in high-pressure environments. 100% travel may be required.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, or consulting with 5+ years direct restructuring experience.
• BA/BS or MBA/MS in accounting/finance or related fields.
• Understanding of Chapter 11 proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing restructuring and turnaround plans to improve an organization's performance and enterprise value.
• Providing day-to-day team management to ensure plans, budgets, and schedules are adhered to.
• Leading clients through working capital improvements, bankruptcy preparation, liquidation analysis, and 363 Sales processes.
• Reviewing and presenting 13-week cash flow and 3-statement financial models to clients.
• Mentoring junior staff and training team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Cash flow forecasting

Project management

Client management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Mentoring junior staff

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Alvarez & Marsal in Chicago seeks a Restructuring Director with a track record of leading complex turnaround initiatives. You will guide a team through financial and operational restructuring, oversee modeling and analyses, and negotiate with senior management and stakeholders to deliver value.

You will collaborate closely with clients to stabilize performance, manage engagement workstreams, and drive strategic plans in high-pressure environments. 100% travel may be required.