Alvarez & Marsal - Tampa, FL
posted 3 months ago
The Senior Director of CFO Services at A&M plays a pivotal role in working with private equity-held portfolio companies to deliver solutions that enhance value preservation and generation. This position is focused on improving transparency regarding key business drivers and performance metrics, ultimately supporting the increase of cash flow and EBITDA for clients. The Senior Director will engage directly with private equity firms to ensure that their portfolio companies are equipped with credible financial plans and the capability to execute these plans effectively, thereby achieving desired 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 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 a deep understanding of organizational challenges, enabling the identification of critical issues and the formulation of actionable paths forward for clients. 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 ability to manage client expectations proactively, maintain long-term relationships, and navigate risks is essential. The Senior Director will also be expected to challenge analyses and conclusions to ensure they are accurate and reflective of the current situation, while identifying any gaps that may exist between recommendations and actual results. Leadership is a key component of this role, as the Senior Director will apply industry expertise to create and deliver innovative solutions. Accountability for client relationship management and team deliverables is crucial, as is the ability to drive urgency in addressing critical issues. The Senior Director will also be responsible for identifying weaknesses in finance and accounting processes within client organizations and providing remediation strategies moving forward.