Senior Associate, Restructuring

About the role

As a Restructuring & Turnaround Senior Associate at Alvarez & Marsal, you will work alongside professionals recognized as authorities across a diverse set of industries, and with the guidance of the most talented restructuring practitioners, you will drive changes that preserve and create value, impacting the world’s most recognized organizations, and their people.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with companies across a variety of industries to help underperforming businesses navigate their restructuring process and create a lasting positive impact on the organization.
• Leverage your resourcefulness and independent judgment to help develop solutions to critical problems to improve an organization’s overall performance and enterprise value by developing and executing restructuring and turnaround plans.
• Build and manage 13-week cash flow forecast.
• Create a liquidation analysis to address feasibility of Plan of Reorganization.
• Create a long-term business plan to track and manage business performance, manage working capital, and implement cost reduction initiatives.
• Implement cash conservation strategy and controls.
• Develop pre-bankruptcy plans and assist with bankruptcy case administration, which includes supporting the handling of creditor constituents and preparing bankruptcy documents.
• Support marketing initiatives by assisting with the pitch preparation process.
• Lead a work stream within a project and coach and mentor junior resources.
• Build consultative relationships with clients, legal counsel, and investment bankers, and proactively communicate with your team, external parties, and client leadership.

Requirements

• At least 6+ years of work experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting or corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus, 4+ years of which is direct restructuring experience.
• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical fields.
• Advanced Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Word skills a must.
• Demonstrated progress toward professional certifications such as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.
• Understanding of the fundamental aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Advanced level of experience in financial modeling with ability to build 13-week cash flow forecast and 3-statement financial models with limited oversight.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of client personnel.
• Commitment to living A&M’s cultural values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.
• Team player who can excel in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
• Willingness to travel 100%.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical fields.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or equivalent.
• Understanding of the fundamental aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Advanced level of experience in financial modeling with ability to build 13-week cash flow forecast and 3-statement financial models with limited oversight.

Skills

• Financial modeling
• Cash flow forecasting
• Business plan development
• Bankruptcy case administration
• Client relationship management
• Strategic planning

Benefits

Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined periodically as well as a 401(k) retirement savings plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive an annual discretionary contribution to their 401(k) retirement savings plan from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.

Pay

The salary range is $160,000 - $185,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs.

Additional Information

Alvarez & Marsal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment for all employees where they feel safe, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.