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J.S. Held LLC · 2 hours ago

Associate Director, Strategic Advisory

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$118K/yr - $133K/yr

5+ years exp

J.S. Held LLC is a global consulting firm that provides financial, operational, and litigation support expertise. The Associate Director will join the Turnaround and Restructuring Practice, leading complex client situations and executing turnaround strategies while developing and managing client relationships.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed financial modeling, review and analyze large amounts of financial data, and develop projections to support turnaround strategies

Creating and maintaining complex financial models to forecast cash flows, profitability, and liquidity

Performing sensitivity analyses to understand the impact of various financial scenarios

Evaluating financial statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Developing comprehensive financial reports and presentations for stakeholders

Assess business plans, conduct due diligence, and develop and implement various business strategies for turnaround and profitability improvement

Analyzing operational processes to identify inefficiencies and areas for cost reduction

Designing and implementing restructuring plans to optimize operational performance

Collaborating with management teams to develop and execute strategic initiatives

Monitoring and reporting on the progress of restructuring efforts to ensure alignment with business goals

Lead mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, sales, and business wind down processes

Expand and exploit our existing referral network, and integrate the successful candidate’s referral network with the firm’s existing platform

Lead presentations to referral sources, potential clients, and existing clients, demonstrating expertise and building trust

This position requires travel to clients, at times extensive

Qualification

Financial ModelingTurnaround ManagementOperational RestructuringM&A ProcessStrategic ThinkingClient DevelopmentData ManagementQuality of EarningsChapter 11 ExperienceCTP CertificationCFE CertificationCIRA CertificationAttention to DetailLeadershipAdaptability

Required

5-10 years of post-graduate experience in turnaround and restructuring roles

3 years minimum of work experience in a Financial Position either with an Accounting Firm, Financial Consulting or an Operating Company

Thorough understanding of financial modeling and valuation analysis, data management, capital advisory services and the M&A process, deal structuring and negotiation

Management of and participation in the financial and operational reviews of a wide variety of business clients

Ability to lead significant projects with minimal oversight

Demonstrated capabilities for turnaround, interim management (CEO/CFO/CRO) in larger tiered client environments and M&A diligence assignments

Ability to develop and implement strategies designed to restore our client's performance

Understanding of the asset-based lending environment and borrowing base certificates

Undergraduate degree in finance or related field

Ability to inspire and guide teams through change

Keen intellectual curiosity and the ability to align the broader objectives with the operational challenges and needs for change to meet long-term business goals

Meticulous approach to analyzing data, identifying solutions, and implementing changes

Capacity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, often chaotic environment

Requires travel of 50% or more most weeks