Associate, Working Capital

Alvarez & Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

Associate: CFO Services

Alvarez & Marsal is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement and corporate advisory services. The company has more than 3,000 professionals in 40 locations across North America, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services team serves middle‑market and large‑cap private equity firms to improve operating results at their portfolio companies.

The CFO Services practice is a growing business offering rapid results, strategy, merger integration & carve‑outs, IT, supply chain, and interim management (CFO, Controller, Treasurer). The team provides career development and training for high‑performing professionals.

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

• Synthesizing meaningful insights from data.
• 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 fields.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited 4‑year institution.
• Strong expertise with data and analytics tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power
  
  BI, Alteryx, Tableau, etc.
• Flexibility to travel up to 80% of the time at short or immediate notice.

The salary range is $90,000–$130,000 annually, dependent on several variables including education, experience, skills, and geography. A discretionary bonus program is also available based on individual and firm performance.

Culture & Values:
The firm’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity guide everything, fostering entrepreneurship, impact, and integrity. Employees are encouraged to take ownership early, contribute to meaningful challenges, and drive results that matter.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alvarez & Marsal provides and promotes equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions without discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, family medical history, genetic information, or other protected characteristics. Employees and applicants can find A&M policy statements and additional information by region here.