Director, Restructuring

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action‑oriented professionals in more than 40 countries. We take a hands‑on approach to solving our clients’ problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry.

Lead a team overseeing a diverse range of turnaround, restructuring, performance improvement and corporate advisory projects for underperforming businesses, both in and out of bankruptcy or fiscal distress.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team across all phases of financial and operational restructuring and turnaround initiatives, collaborating closely with senior management and other key stakeholders.

• Develop and execute restructuring and turnaround plans to improve organization performance and enterprise value.
• Manage daily operations of the team, ensuring adherence to plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Serve as point of contact for assigned work streams within client engagements.
• Analyze and review company business plans and financial models (13‑week cash flow and three‑statement models).
• Lead clients through working capital improvements, bankruptcy preparation, liquidation analysis, credit agreement negotiations, and claims processing.
• Assess key business operational performance drivers and develop actionable business plans.
• Develop and monitor cost‑reduction initiatives and execution milestones.
• Review bankruptcy plans, strategies, disclosure statements, and 363 sales processes.
• Implement cash conservation guidelines and controls.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate junior staff performance.

• 10+ years corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, or consulting experience, with 5+ years of direct restructuring experience.
• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or related analytical fields.
• Strong understanding of Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Preferred certifications: CTP, CIRA, CPA, CFA.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills.
• Ability to identify operational performance drivers, perform cash‑flow forecasting, and support clients across a broad issue set.
• Proven leadership in managing work streams and mentoring junior staff.
• Expertise in financial modeling and analysis.
• Experience developing business plans, excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for all client levels.
• Team player capable of thriving in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to establish credibility and influence clients.
• Commitment to A&M’s values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.
• Willingness to travel 100%.

We prioritize an employee experience that fosters professional and personal development with continuous learning, performance‑based rewards, and a merit‑based culture. Benefits include healthcare plans, flexible spending accounts, life and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan with discretionary contributions, paid time off, and more.

Base salary range: $200,000 – $225,000 annually. A discretionary bonus program is available based on individual and firm performance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected characteristics, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters are not accepted unless the recruiter is engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening.