Director - Turnaround & Restructuring
Company Overview
Our client is a boutique advisory firm focused on guiding middle-market companies and their stakeholders through complex financial, operational, and strategic transitions. The firm partners closely with management teams, investors, and lenders to deliver high-impact solutions across restructuring, performance improvement, and transaction-related situations.
With a hands-on approach and a strong emphasis on accountability and outcomes, the firm works across a broad range of industries, helping clients navigate challenging environments and drive meaningful transformation.
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a Director (8+ years of experience) to lead engagements across turnaround, restructuring, and value creation initiatives. This individual will play a key role in managing client relationships, overseeing financial and operational workstreams, and delivering actionable solutions in high-stakes situations.
This role is well-suited for an execution-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working across a range of complex special situations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end execution of restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements
- Conduct detailed financial and operational analyses to identify key issues and value drivers
- Develop and oversee financial models, including liquidity forecasts, scenario analyses, and business plans
- Design and implement value creation initiatives, including cost optimization and operational improvements
- Advise clients on restructuring alternatives, capital structure solutions, and strategic transactions
- Support transaction advisory processes, including diligence, analysis, and stakeholder coordination
- Prepare high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, and recommendations
- Engage directly with senior stakeholders, including management teams, boards, lenders, and investors
- Manage and mentor junior team members across multiple concurrent engagements
- Contribute to business development, including building client relationships and sourcing new opportunities
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in restructuring, turnaround consulting, transaction advisory, investment banking, or related fields
- Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities
- Experience working on complex or distressed situations preferred
- Demonstrated ability to lead engagements and manage senior client relationships
- Understanding of corporate finance, capital structures, and operational improvement strategies
- Strong communication and presentation skills in high-pressure environments
- Bachelor's degree required; CPA, CFA, or advanced degree is a plus
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in lean, high-performance teams
Additional Details
- Work Environment: Hybrid with travel depending on client engagements
- Team Structure: Lean teams with significant responsibility and ownership
- Culture: Collaborative, accountable, and execution-driven with a focus on continuous learning
- Engagements: Broad exposure across industries, including operational turnarounds, restructuring, and transaction advisory
- Career Progression: Clear path to senior leadership within a growing platform