Director, Turnaround & Restructuring Consulting

Getzler Henrich & Associates

Director, Turnaround & Restructuring Consulting

Chicago, IL Onsite

About

Hilco Global is the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. We provide a comprehensive range of financial services that leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring and advisory experience in combination with capital solutions and principal investing through our merchant banking capabilities.

Hilco Global’s unrivaled track record has been hard-earned by serving as a trusted advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in transactions of all sizes and scopes for many of the world’s largest, most innovative and best-known companies. In each engagement, we work side-by-side with clients to deliver the best possible outcome by aligning interests and providing strategic insight, advice, and ��� increasingly – access to the capital required to complete the deal. Operating as a privately held, diversified financial services holding company, Hilco Global, its more than twenty highly specialized business units and 800+ professionals are positioned across five continents.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished, results-driven Director to join our dynamic team and lead complex turnaround and restructuring engagements. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and operational analysis, particularly in distressed and turnaround scenarios. With a strong foundation in finance and experience in guiding underperforming and bankrupt businesses, this role requires a strategic leader capable of delivering actionable solutions and driving meaningful business transformations. If you thrive in high-pressure environments, have a passion for driving business recovery, and have the leadership qualities to mentor junior talent while managing high-stakes client relationships, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Analysis & Operational Assessments: Lead the preparation of comprehensive financial analyses and operational assessments for distressed businesses, identifying critical issues and crafting actionable solutions to drive recovery.

• Cash Flow Forecasting: Prepare and manage 13-week cash flow projections, liquidity forecasts, and integrated financial statements, ensuring financial stability during periods of distress.

• Business Recovery Plans & Performance Improvement: Develop business recovery plans and performance improvement strategies tailored to individual client needs, focused on improving profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability.

• Client and Stakeholder Interaction: Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including C-level executives, attorneys, M&A advisors, and lenders. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, managing communications and expectations at all levels.

• Engagement Management: Oversee engagements, ensuring project milestones are met while delivering high-quality results. Maintain client relationships through consistent updates, reporting, and active problem-solving.

• Restructuring & Bankruptcy Expertise: Provide expert guidance on Chapter 11 reorganization, cash management strategies, and financing solutions, leveraging a deep understanding of corporate bankruptcy processes and procedures.

• Crisis Management & Recovery Leadership: Manage workout processes, including cash flow crisis management and working capital optimization, ensuring businesses recover from financial distress effectively.

• Due Diligence & Strategic Alternatives: Oversee due diligence processes, including vetting business plans, assessing financial health, and developing strategic alternatives to stabilize or restructure businesses.

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and manage junior staff and analysts, providing guidance and fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth.

• Sales Referral Sources – Continue building a personal network of referral sources from which to eventually earn sales referrals across the lending, legal, and private equity industries. Attend local industry and restructuring/turnaround events, and reach out to potential contacts, to broaden personal network. Begin sourcing sales referrals for new engagements.

• Sales & Business Development: Actively participate in the business development process, including preparing pitch materials, presentations, and proposals. Engage in sales calls and interviews to secure new clients and expand firm opportunities.

• Hands-on experience in or supporting interim executive roles, particularly as an Interim CFO, in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, retail, and servi