Description

　　Alvarez and Marsal Private Equity Performance Improvement

　　Associate, CFO Services - (Digital Finance)

　　OVERVIEW:

　　AandM's Private Equity Performance Improvement Services (PEPI) practice works with private equity held portfolio companies and provides 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.

　　Our PEPI CFO Services practice includes the following pillar of services:Liquidity and Working Capital OptimizationStrategic Analytics and PlanningPerformance Measurement and ManagementBusiness TransformationAuxiliary Services: Accounting Remediation

　　PEPI CFO Services Senior Associate, Digital Finance:

　　PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONSDigital Finance Transformation Expertise and proven implementation experienceProven track record in Assessing Finance and Accounting functions, and implementing Digital technologies to improve efficiency and transparency in at least one of the following areas: RPA, Finance Analytics, NLG, Predictive Forecasting models.Finance and Accounting Process improvement expertise and process automationKnowledge of Digital Finance tools and vendorsExpertise implementing Digital tools for Finance in large public corporations or mid-size PE owned Portfolio Companies.Expertise in building Predictive Forecasting Models

　　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 ImplementationAbility 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 plans

　　LeadershipLeverage industry expertise, prior professional services experience to guide team and promote innovative and analytical thinkingManage client relationship during the project durationTake 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 PandL 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 Services

　　QUALIFICATIONS:Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not requiredExperience in Digital Finance technologies, including RPA, Predictive Forecasting, Finance Analytics, NLG, data visualization.2-4 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financ al 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

　　Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity