Turnaround & Transformation Director

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A Leading Transformation, Restructuring & Fiduciary Advisory Firm seeks a Director of Restructuring & Performance Improvement to lead turnaround and transformation engagements across NYC, Chicago, Houston, or Atlanta with travel.

The role combines engagement leadership, fiduciary duties, and business development, working with C-suite, boards, lenders, and investors while mentoring teams and delivering measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in restructuring, turnaround consulting, performance improvement, operational transformation, transaction advisory, or related field.
• Experience working with middle-market and large corporate clients.
• Strong financial modeling, cash flow forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and client engagements.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to C-suite executives, boards, lenders, and investors.
• Oversee liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, business plan development, and operational assessments.
• Evaluate strategic alternatives, restructuring options, and value creation opportunities.
• Develop and execute initiatives focused on profitability enhancement, cost optimization, working capital improvement, and operational efficiency.
• Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Lead interim leadership capacities, including CRO, CFO, or COO roles when required.
• Lead stakeholder negotiations and communications in high-pressure situations.
• Assist boards and management teams in navigating periods of organizational change, crisis, or transformation.
• Cultivate relationships with private equity firms, lenders, attorneys, investment bankers, and corporate executives.
• Identify and originate new business opportunities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Cash flow forecasting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Client engagements

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field

Job description

A Leading Transformation, Restructuring & Fiduciary Advisory Firm seeks a Director of Restructuring & Performance Improvement to lead turnaround and transformation engagements across NYC, Chicago, Houston, or Atlanta with travel.

The role combines engagement leadership, fiduciary duties, and business development, working with C-suite, boards, lenders, and investors while mentoring teams and delivering measurable value.