LH RPA Advisors Associate

Job Posting - Experienced Associate

Company Overview

A leading independent advisory firm is seeking an Experienced Associate to support its financial advisory and restructuring practice. The organization works with companies, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders across a wide range of industries, providing services such as restructuring, transaction advisory, litigation consulting, forensic work, and valuation. Senior team members bring deep experience across sectors including consumer products, distribution, healthcare, hospitality, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy, real estate, and others.

Position Summary

The firm is seeking a motivated Experienced Associate to join a growing restructuring-focused team. This individual will support senior professionals and will be expected to take on significant responsibility across engagements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on companies, industries, and market trends.

• Analyze financial statements, operational data, and prospective financial information.

• Apply finance, accounting, and analytical skills to tasks including:

• financial modeling and analysis

• cash flow forecasting

• contingency planning

• transaction support

• valuation analysis

• business plan assessments

• Prepare presentations, reports, and related materials for internal and external stakeholders.

• Participate in business development, marketing, recruiting, and broader practice development initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of professional experience in finance or accounting, ideally including at least 2 years in restructuring or financial advisory.
• Familiarity with turnaround or bankruptcy processes preferred.
• Prior client service or consulting experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modeling skills, including proficiency in building and interpreting 3‑statement models, cash flow analyses, and scenario modeling.
• Strong analytical capabilities and the ability to translate data into meaningful insights.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear, logical presentations and exhibit executive presence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced quantitative analysis (e.g., statistical modeling, option pricing, or other complex modeling techniques).
• Exposure to derivatives, structured financial products, or commodities markets.

Compensation

$130,000 - $160,000 Base