Manager, Restructuring & Special Situations

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients across the U.S. and internationally.

About the role

The Restructuring & Special Situations team guides businesses through complex recovery, reorganization, and transition challenges. With deep industry expertise and a cross-functional approach, they deliver tailored solutions in strategic assessments, refinancing, recapitalization, and critical negotiations. Focused on driving operational excellence and sustainable change, the team helps clients overcome disruption and move forward with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

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 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.
• Build and nurture professional relationships and referral networks to support business development.
• Proactively cultivate client relationships that lead to new engagement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field.
• 5+ years of experience in audit, transaction services, restructuring, or business advisory from a large public accounting or consulting firm.
• 3+ years of direct restructuring experience.

Qualifications

• Current and valid certification (CPA, CIRA, or CTP) or an advanced degree (MBA).

Pay

New York Salary Range: $143,400 – $239,000 USD
Illinois Salary Range: $131,400 – $219,000 USD
Total compensation includes salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for overtime pay.

Benefits

• Group health plan benefits
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Flexible time off
• Parental leave