Senior Associate - Corporate Restructuring

Senior Associate - Corporate Restructuring Director of Recruiting at Crete Professionals Alliance (Ranked 2025's #1 Fastest Growing Firm by Accounting Today)

Founded in June 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) aims to drive growth across accounting and professional service firms in the United States. Our initial venture in August 2023 involved acquiring a majority interest in the non‑attest assets of a top 300 US‑based national firm, positioning us alongside the top 100 US accounting firms based on cumulative revenue. With over 30 member firms, several deals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, Crete PA is poised to shortly become equivalent to a top 20 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitions to expand into a multi‑country platform.

Supported by ZBS Partners, a firm managing over $500 million in assets, and led by co‑founders experienced in developing multi‑industry platforms, Crete PA partners with local firms to enhance their independence while boosting their revenue and profitability.

They are a financial advisory firm based in Irvine, California, focused on a number of service offerings including, but not limited to complex corporate restructuring, litigation support, valuation, and forensic financial analysis. They are frequently retained to provide other services such as interim management, serve as a fiduciary, and provide expert witness reports, and are well‑known for rigor, independence, and credibility.

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our restructuring and litigation support practice. This is a highly analytical, execution‑focused role that supports senior professionals in complex financial analyses, modeling, and case support across distressed and contentious situations. Senior Associates work closely with Directors and Partners and are expected to develop strong technical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

• Analyze historical financial statements, cash flows, liquidity, and capital structures
• Assist in building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, liquidity analyses, valuation models, and damages‑related computations
• Prepare analyses assessing operating performance, trends, and key drivers impacting liquidity, valuation, and recoveries
• Support out‑of‑court workouts, debt restructurings, and Chapter 11 cases
• Perform financial due diligence and investigative analysis using incomplete, unorganized, or imperfect data
• Assist with litigation support engagements, including expert analysis and report preparation
• Help synthesize financial findings into clear, well‑supported analyses and presentations
• Manage assigned work streams and deadlines under supervision
• Support special projects and firm initiatives as needed

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred
• CPA candidacy or MBA a plus
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, restructuring, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or litigation support

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Solid foundation in financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Proficiency in MS Excel;
  PowerPoint experience required
• Familiarity with Capital IQ or similar financial data platforms preferred
• Strong problem‑solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Team‑oriented with a strong work ethic and professionalism

• Base salary range: $90,000 – $120,000
• Performance‑based bonus

• Local candidates preferred; remote arrangements considered for highly self‑sufficient candidates
• No relocation assistance provided
• Firm culture is a priority—we value professionalism, accountability, intellectual rigor, and low‑ego collaboration

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company‑Paid Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short‑term disability options
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