Business Performance Improvement - M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director

M&A Integration Services (Associate Director)

Drive end-to-end delivery of M&A integration and separation engagements, partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges across finance, operations, technology, and HR. Lead and support work streams by analyzing financial and operational data, building models, and translating insights into actionable recommendations and client-ready deliverables. Facilitate stakeholder discussions, align cross-functional teams, and guide decision-making in fast-paced environments. Manage project timelines, budgets, and risks to ensure high-quality execution, while mentoring junior team members and contributing to firm initiatives such as training and knowledge development.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis, and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights. They possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, experience working in M&A, consulting, or transformation environments, and a track record of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Adaptability, attention to detail, and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset are essential.

• Bachelor's in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics), Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field of study
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting/advisory role or corporate FP&A, corporate development, M&A planning, management, and / or execution, sales and operations planning, distribution/logistics, or procurement/sourcing
• Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives, including pre-close planning, Day 1 readiness, operating model design and deployment, and synergy planning, validation, and tracking
• Knowledge of change management and organizational communication principles, process mapping, and communication planning during integrations
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to finance, HR, IT, operations, sales and marketing, product, legal, etc.) to align on integration / separation milestones, governing documentation, and other required deliverables
• Understanding of operations associated with carve-out, divestiture, and post-merger transformation programs
• Strong project management capabilities, with experience managing multiple work streams and executive stakeholders in fast-paced deal environments
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and analytical approach to problem solving
• Experience with procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and / or record-to-report processes

• Use general business and financial acumen to advise clients and develop solutions to a variety of problems related to people, process, and technology optimization. Projects may include business process design and implementation, technology automation and enablement, finance transformation, supply chain improvement, working capital improvement, revenue and profitability analysis, and more.
• Partner directly with clients to support their needs and deliver high-quality projects (average project duration: 3-5 months)
• Lead research and analysis on a variety of financial, supply chain, operations, and accounting issues related to business process optimization
• Oversee the development of reports, presentations, and other client-facing deliverables
• Own planning of and successful delivery against project budget and work streams
• Participate actively in the development of junior team members – both in client and internal settings – by providing coaching and performance feedback, and fostering a team-based working culture

At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values:
Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration, diverse perspectives, and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth, both for our clients and our people, through mentorship, integrity, and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility, progressive…