Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)

About the role

Riveron is a business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers. Our Restructuring & Turnaround Services (RTS) team partners with companies and stakeholders to improve performance and drive enterprise value. We are seeking a Manager to join our RTS Value Creation team. This role supports the execution of operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses.

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis
• Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
• Develop and support execution of actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones
• Drive day-to-day execution of cost optimization and performance initiatives, working closely with client teams
• Support senior leaders in partnering with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors
• Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across: COGS and SG&A optimization, manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, customer, product, SKU profitability, pricing and commercial effectiveness, working capital optimization and cash management
• Translate financial and operational insights into actionable strategies and execution plans that drive measurable value
• Manage workstreams and mentor junior team members while ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Contribute to business development efforts and support sponsor communications
• Play a hands-on role in analysis, modeling, and on-the-ground execution with client teams

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement
• Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to support diagnostic, design, and execution of performance improvement initiatives
• Strong operational finance capabilities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost structures
• Experience supporting value creation initiatives in partnership with Private Equity sponsors
• Experience supporting cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and/or commercial functions
• Able to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience conducting or supporting Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses and translating findings into operational value creation plans
• Experience in shop floor or plant-level environments with the ability to engage credibly with operations leadership
• Background as an operator (e.g., interim leadership or line management)
• Experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or business services sectors
• MBA or advanced degree
• Familiarity with leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, operational insights, and decision-making

Pay

$135K - $175K

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation Range

$135K - $175K