Associate, Working Capital

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement – Associate: CFO Services

Alvarez & Marsal, a leading independent global professional services firm, specializing in providing turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services, is seeking to expand its Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services team in various locations throughout the U.S. With more than 3,000 professionals based in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America, our firm excels in problem solving and value creation.

Drawing on a strong operational heritage and hands‑on approach, our professionals work closely with organizations and stakeholders to help tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

Our PEPI practice focuses on serving middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms engaged to improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

The CFO Services practice is a growing business with excellent opportunities for career advancement and building leadership skills. The CFO Services leadership team focuses on providing career development and training for high‑performing professionals.

• CFO Services (including interim management – CFO, Controller, Treasurer)
• Rapid Results
• CDD/Strategy
• Merger Integration & Carve‑outs
• IT
• Supply Chain

• Solid understanding of finance and accounting, preference for CPA’s
• Working with team members on time‑sensitive projects by structuring a work plan and managing the process through to completion.
• Developing findings and making strategic recommendations.
• Strong financial modeling experience and solid understanding of financial statements – 13‑week cash flows preferred; experience with Tableau and think‑cell software is a plus.
• Treasury / cash management experience a strong plus.
• Systems implementation experience a plus.

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data, opinions, or facts.
• Strong written, oral and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Structured project management (time, team and work‑stream management).
• Initiative and drive.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to deliver time‑pressured projects on‑time and on‑quality.
• Flexible and creative thinking.
• Client relationship building.

• 4‑7+ years of relevant work experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Strategy or related field (e.g., Treasury, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance).
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from accredited 4‑year institution.
• Strong expertise with data and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerBI, Alteryx, Tableau.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time at short/immediate notice.

The salary range is $90,000‑$130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day.

It is Alvarez & Marsal’s practice to provide and promote 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 gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information or other protected medical condition, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by and in accordance with applicable laws.

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