Alvarez & Marsal - Houston, TX
posted 2 months ago
The Director of CFO Services at Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) plays a pivotal role in working with private equity-held portfolio companies to deliver solutions that enhance value preservation and generation. The primary objective is to improve transparency regarding key business drivers and performance metrics, ultimately supporting the increase of cash flow and EBITDA. This position involves hands-on engagement with clients to ensure that their portfolio companies have credible financial plans and the capability to execute these plans effectively, leading to favorable financial outcomes. CFO Services encompasses several key areas, including Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization, Strategic Analytics & Planning, Performance Measurement & Management, Business Transformation, and Auxiliary Services such as Accounting Remediation. The Director will be responsible for hypothesis and scope development, connecting with clients to facilitate information gathering, guiding client interviews, and ensuring that all relevant data is pursued and analyzed. This role requires a deep understanding of industry and functional knowledge to identify business drivers and issues, as well as the ability to develop actionable conclusions from analyses. In terms of project management and implementation, the Director will lead components of projects that involve multiple service lines and will independently manage smaller projects. Proactive management of client expectations is crucial, as is the ability to develop straightforward, actionable plans and lead individual workstreams. The Director will also design initiatives aimed at generating cash and improving EBITDA, while anticipating risks and creating contingency plans to communicate effectively with clients. Leadership is a key aspect of this role, leveraging industry expertise and prior professional services experience to guide the team and foster innovative and analytical thinking. The Director will take accountability for issues identified by both clients and team members, building complementary teams that utilize individual talents and capabilities. Financial acumen is essential, with complete proficiency in financial modeling, financial statement analysis, and accounting treatments being required. The Director will identify and drive accountability for P&L and balance sheet performance, utilizing various tools and resources to facilitate change management and streamline processes.