Director, Restructuring & Special Situations

About the role

The Restructuring team guides businesses through complex recovery, reorganization, and transition challenges. With critical thinking and an expedient approach focused on problem resolution, they deliver tailored solutions in strategic assessments, restructuring, bankruptcy solutions, receiverships, liquidity management, refinancing, recapitalization, and critical negotiations with creditors and constituents. Focused on driving financial and operational excellence and sustainable change for troubled businesses and their owners, the team helps clients overcome disruption and move forward with clarity restoring order to chaos.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance client performance, including turnaround and recovery, refinancing and recapitalization, and transition planning and reorganization.
• Evaluate business viability and strategic options and design initiatives to drive operational improvements.
• Inspire, develop, and lead and manage high-performing teams to ensure efficient service delivery and foster professional growth.
• Oversee and analyze business plans, including detailed cash flow and financial modeling, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Assess revenue streams, profit drivers, and cost structures to identify opportunities for margin enhancement.
• Identify and implement cost reduction strategies and working capital optimization initiatives.
• Evaluate supply chains to assess risks, prioritize vendors, and identify strategic alternatives.
• Collaborate confidently with executives, private equity firms, corporate clients, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders.
• Transition, create and nurture professional relationships and referral networks to contribute to business development.
• Proactively cultivate client relationships that lead to new engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field
• Nine (9+) years of experience in audit, transaction services, restructuring, or business advisory from a large public accounting or consulting firm
• Seven (7+) years of direct restructuring experience

Qualifications

• Current and valid certification (CIRA or CTP) or an advanced degree (MBA)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Financial analysis and modeling expertise
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Business development and relationship management capabilities

Benefits

Forvis Mazars, LLP offers a robust total rewards program and flexible work environment, reflecting our commitment to people, careers, and well-being. This includes a competitive salary range, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. The salary range for this role is determined by the individual's experience, education, and skill set.

Pay

New York City Pay Transparency
NY Minimum Salary (USD): $207,400
NY Maximum Salary (USD): $430,800

Schedule

Flexible work schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the client base.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

Legal Notice

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.