Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)

About the role

Riveron is a business advisory firm focusing on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers. We are seeking a Manager to join our Restructuring & Turnaround Services (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, and procurement improvement, customer, product, and 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
• 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

What You'll Do

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, and procurement improvement, customer, product, and 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

About Riveron

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive benefits, and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.

Compensation Range

$135K - $175K