Senior Turnaround & Restructuring Leader

Selby Jennings; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is partnering with a growing advisory firm seeking an experienced turnaround and restructuring professional to lead complex engagements and serve as the primary decision-maker on client mandates.

This senior role offers true ownership: lead engagements, direct teams, make strategic recommendations, and drive outcomes with minimal oversight across major markets including Chicago, New York, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in turnaround, restructuring, interim management, performance improvement, or related advisory work.
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex engagements and make critical decisions with limited oversight.
• Strong leadership presence with a track record of managing and developing teams.
• Experience interacting directly with executive management teams, boards, lenders, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including liquidity management, cash flow analysis, business planning, and restructuring strategy.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure situations where decisive action is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead advisor on turnaround, restructuring, and performance improvement engagements.
• Develop and execute strategic action plans for underperforming and distressed businesses.
• Make key operational, financial, and restructuring recommendations directly to clients, lenders, boards, and stakeholders.
• Lead crisis management situations and drive solutions in time-sensitive environments.
• Delegate and oversee workstreams across engagement teams while maintaining accountability for overall project success.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and own engagement strategy from start to finish.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior and mid‑level team members.
• Partner with senior leadership on business development and relationship management efforts.

Job description

Selby Jennings is partnering with a growing advisory firm seeking an experienced turnaround and restructuring professional to lead complex engagements and serve as the primary decision-maker on client mandates.

This senior role offers true ownership: lead engagements, direct teams, make strategic recommendations, and drive outcomes with minimal oversight across major markets including Chicago, New York, Houston, or Los Angeles.