Director, CFO Services (OPEN TO ALL US LOCATIONS)

Description PEPI - CFO Services – DirectorOVERVIEW:A&M CFO Services work with private equity held portfolio companies and provide our clients with solutions to preserve and generate value for their businesses. Our goal is to improve transparency to key drivers and business performance, to support increasing cash and EBITDA, and to provide benefits through hands-on involvement in our clients’ operations. Our job is to support PE firms to ensure their portfolio companies have credible plans and the ability to execute and deliver financial outcomes.CFO Services Provides the following pillar of services:Liquidity & Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics & PlanningPerformance Measurement & ManagementBusiness TransformationAuxiliary Services: Accounting RemediationPROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:Hypothesis / Scope DevelopmentConnect with client to facilitate information gatheringGuide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered and pursuedDefine type of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions, ensure complete, accurate and timely executionApply industry and functional knowledge identify business drivers and issuesUnderstand and develop framework given project parametersDevelop actionable conclusions from analysesProject Management and Implementation Ability to lead components of projects with multiple service lines and ability to lead smaller projects independentlyProactively manage client’s expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on projectDevelop straightforward actionable plans and lead individual workstreams independentlyDesign cash generating initiatives, EBITDA improvements, optimal organizational structure to drive client’s valueAnticipate risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with clientEngage and work collaboratively with senior management; ability to obtain buy-in from senior management / board members on actionable plansLeadershipLeverage industry expertise, prior professional services experience to guide team and promote innovative and analytical thinkingTake accountability for both client and team identified issuesBuild complimentary teams using individuals’ talents and capabilitiesFinancial AcumenComplete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis and accounting treatmentsIdentify and drive P&L and B/S accountabilityUtilize tools and resources to drive change managementInterpreting financial statements and understanding how info gets captured and used, understand how to streamline the processesExperience in the role of Controllership, Finance and Accounting Advisory ServicesACCREDITIDATION/EXPERIENCE:Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not requiredOver 12 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private EquityComplete proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skillsCPA, CFA, MBA, or Master’s Degree Preferred but not Required#LI-LS1The salary range is $150,000-$225,000 annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan. Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal. Additionally, employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave. The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type. Click here for more information regarding A&M’s benefits programs.Alvarez & Marsal recruits on an ongoing basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) that they are qualified for and that are of interest to them.