Senior Associate, Restructuring

Senior Associate, Restructuring

Join Alvarez & Marsal as a Senior Associate in our Restructuring practice, based in the Houston office. Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals across 40+ countries. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and proactive doers who positively impact clients and shape the industry. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity, you’ll work in an environment that values collaboration and high‑impact client solutions.

• Work closely with companies across various industries to guide under‑performing businesses through restructuring processes, delivering lasting value.
• Advise on every aspect of the restructuring journey—strategy, cash conservation/liquidity management, business‑plan development, and implementation.
• Build and manage detailed financial models, including 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts, strategic liquidation analysis, and long‑term business plans to track and improve performance.
• Implement cash‑conservation strategies and controls, develop pre‑bankruptcy plans, assist in bankruptcy case administration, and support creditor and stakeholder communications.
• Prepare and present analytical findings to clients, senior management, legal counsel, and investment bankers; articulate complex solutions to diverse audiences.
• Lead project work streams, mentor junior associates, and drive collaborative teamwork under tight deadlines.

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in corporate restructuring, investment or commercial banking, consulting, or corporate finance with a financial or accounting focus; at least 4 years of direct restructuring experience.
• B.A./B.S. and/or an MBA/M.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Professional certifications such as Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP), Certified Insolvency & Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or progress toward such credentials is preferred.
• Deep understanding of Chapter 11 proceedings and experience with financial modeling, including 13‑week cash‑flow forecasts and structured financial statements.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills; able to thrive in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments.
• Commitment to living A&M’s cultural values: integrity, leadership, objectivity, inclusive diversity, and fun.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

Salary range: $160,000–$175,000 annually, plus discretionary bonus tied to performance.

Full‑time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health plans, flexible spending, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, vacation, parental leave, and additional perks such as a 72‑hour sick time allotment for full‑time staff.

Alvarez & Marsal’s inclusive culture values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing a fair and inclusive hiring environment for all candidates.

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