Alvarez & Marsal - New York, NY
posted 2 months ago
The Senior 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 private equity firms have credible plans and the capability to execute and achieve desired financial outcomes. CFO Services encompasses several key areas, including Liquidity & Working Capital Optimization, Strategic Analytics & Planning, Performance Measurement & Management, and Business Transformation, along with Auxiliary Services such as Accounting Remediation. The Senior Director will be responsible for hypothesis and scope development, connecting with private equity and client executive teams to facilitate comprehensive information gathering. This role requires assessing critical organizational challenges and identifying actionable paths forward for clients, ensuring that analyses are thorough, accurate, and reflective of the current situation. In addition to project management and implementation, the Senior Director will develop complex business improvement plans and lead various initiatives focused on private equity, including interim management roles, liquidity management, and performance improvement. The position demands proactive management of client expectations and risk, fostering long-term relationships with clients. The Senior Director will also need to convince senior management and board members of key business focuses and secure buy-in for implementation plans. Leadership skills are essential, as the role involves driving urgency around critical issues, assigning resources, and monitoring project outcomes. Financial acumen is crucial, with experience in CFO roles and a proven track record of delivering value to businesses being highly desirable.