Senior Associate, Restructuring

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 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 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 why our people love working at A&M.

As a Restructuring & Turnaround Senior Associate you will work alongside professionals recognized as authorities across a diverse set of industries. With the guidance of the most talented restructuring practitioners, you will drive changes that preserve and create value, impacting the world’s most recognized organizations and their people.

You will be working closely with companies across a variety of industries to help underperforming businesses navigate their restructuring process and create a lasting positive impact on the organization. We advise on every aspect of the restructuring process – from strategy and cash conservation/liquidity management to business plan development and implementation – providing you with a wide range of experiences and projects.

Leveraging your resourcefulness and independent judgment, you will help develop solutions to critical problems to improve an organization’s overall performance and enterprise value by developing and executing restructuring and turnaround plans. Your involvement will typically include:

• Building and managing a 13‑week cash flow forecast.
• Building a liquidation analysis to address feasibility of a Plan of Reorganization.
• Working with the client to create a long‑term business plan to track and manage performance, manage working capital, and implement cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Implementing cash conservation strategy and controls.
• Developing pre‑bankruptcy plans and assisting with bankruptcy case administration, including supporting creditor constituents and preparing bankruptcy documents.
• Supporting marketing initiatives by assisting with pitch preparation.
• Leading a work stream within a project and coaching and mentoring junior resources.

Working as a partner to clients by building consultative relationships, you will develop an in‑depth understanding of the client’s processes, financial positions, and key operational drivers to surface and address key issues, from the big picture to the smallest details. Relying on your ability to communicate and problem‑solve, you will present your analyses and insights to a variety of audiences.

• At least 6+ years of experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, and/or consulting or corporate positions with a financial or accounting focus, of which 4+ years is direct restructuring experience.
• BA/BS degree and/or MBA/MS in Accounting, Finance, or other related analytical fields.
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint and Word skills a must.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or demonstrated progress toward such certifications preferred.
• Understanding of the fundamental aspects of Chapter 11 proceedings.
• Advanced level of experience in financial modeling with ability to build a 13‑week cash flow forecast and 3‑statement financial models with limited oversight.
• Excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written skills, with the ability to communicate with all levels of client personnel.
• Commitment to living A&M’s cultural values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.
• Team player who can excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, challenging work environment.
• Willingness to travel 100%.

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