Value Creation Director — Strategy & Growth

EY; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible vacation policy

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Value Creation practice seeks a Director to lead and execute operational value creation projects across the deal lifecycle, including due diligence, carve-outs, integration planning, and post-acquisition value realization. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and senior client stakeholders, travel as needed, in a hybrid model.

This role requires residency near an EY office or commutable distance, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or related field with 5 years’ related experience; or a graduate degree with ~3 years.
• Strategy and operations management consulting experience.
• Analytical, problem solving and modeling skills.
• Experience in operational due diligence, transformation, and performance improvement.
• Experience in business integrations, divestitures, and/or carve-outs.
• Experience in value creation engagements in Industrials, Business Services, Energy, Consumer Products, or Retail.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and performance metrics.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to new challenges.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; build relationships.
• Residence near office or commutable distance.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational projects across the deal lifecycle.
• Oversee EBITDA upside, risk, and synergy planning.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and senior client stakeholders.
• Deliver value creation planning and 100‑day post‑close reviews.

Skills

Strategy development

Operations due diligence

Financial modeling

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationships

Education

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

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Microsoft Copilot

Job description

EY-Parthenon’s Strategy and Execution Value Creation practice seeks a Director to lead and execute operational value creation projects across the deal lifecycle, including due diligence, carve-outs, integration planning, and post-acquisition value realization. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams and senior client stakeholders, travel as needed, in a hybrid model.

This role requires residency near an EY office or commutable distance, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability