Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alvarez & Marsal is a leading firm in private equity performance improvement services, and they are seeking an Associate for their CFO Services in Digital Finance. The role focuses on enhancing financial transparency and performance for private equity portfolio companies through digital finance transformation and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Digital Finance Transformation Expertise and proven implementation experience
• Proven 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 & Accounting Process improvement expertise & process automation
• Knowledge of Digital Finance tools and vendors
• Expertise implementing Digital tools for Finance in large public corporations or mid-size PE owned Portfolio Companies
• Expertise in building Predictive Forecasting Models
• Connect with client to facilitate information gathering
• Guide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered and pursued
• Define type of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions, ensure complete, accurate and timely execution
• Apply industry and functional knowledge identify business drivers and issues
• Understand and develop framework given project parameters
• Develop actionable conclusions from analyses
• Project Management and Implementation
• Ability to lead components of projects with multiple service lines and ability to lead smaller projects independently
• Proactively manage client’s expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on project
• Develop straightforward actionable plans and lead individual workstreams independently
• Design cash generating initiatives, EBITDA improvements, optimal organizational structure to drive client’s value
• Anticipate risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with client
• Engage and work collaboratively with senior management; ability to obtain buy-in from senior management / board members on actionable plans
• Leverage industry expertise, prior professional services experience to guide team and promote innovative and analytical thinking
• Manage client relationship during the project duration
• Take accountability for both client and team identified issues
• Build complimentary teams using individuals’ talents and capabilities
• Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis and accounting treatments
• Identify and drive P&L and B/S accountability
• Utilize tools and resources to drive change management
• Interpreting financial statements and understanding how info gets captured and used, understand how to streamline the processes
• Experience in the role of Controllership, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services

Skills

• Digital Finance Transformation Expertise and proven implementation experience
• Proven 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 & Accounting Process improvement expertise & process automation
• Knowledge of Digital Finance tools and vendors
• Expertise implementing Digital tools for Finance in large public corporations or mid-size PE owned Portfolio Companies
• Expertise in building Predictive Forecasting Models
• Connect with client to facilitate information gathering
• Guide and facilitate client interviews and ensure all relevant data are considered and pursued
• Define type of analyses needed to prove or disprove assumptions, ensure complete, accurate and timely execution
• Apply industry and functional knowledge identify business drivers and issues
• Understand and develop framework given project parameters
• Develop actionable conclusions from analyses
• Ability to lead components of projects with multiple service lines and ability to lead smaller projects independently
• Proactively manage client's expectations and minimize risks and negative impacts on project
• Develop straightforward actionable plans and lead individual workstreams independently
• Design cash generating initiatives, EBITDA improvements, optimal organizational structure to drive client's value
• Anticipate risks and obstacles early on, create contingency plans and communicating timely with client
• Engage and work collaboratively with senior management; ability to obtain buy-in from senior management / board members on actionable plans
• Leverage industry expertise, prior professional services experience to guide team and promote innovative and analytical thinking
• Manage client relationship during the project duration
• Take accountability for both client and team identified issues
• Build complimentary teams using individuals' talents and capabilities
• Complete proficiency in financial modeling and financial statements analysis and accounting treatments
• Identify and drive P&L and B/S accountability
• Utilize tools and resources to drive change management
• Interpreting financial statements and understanding how info gets captured and used, understand how to streamline the processes
• Experience in the role of Controllership, Finance and Accounting Advisory Services
• Experience in Digital Finance technologies, including RPA, Predictive Forecasting, Finance Analytics, NLG, data visualization
• 2-4 years of experience related to: Accounting / Finance, Financial Due Diligence, Restructuring, Investment Banking or Private Equity
• Complete proficiency in understanding financial models, data analytics, and presentation skills
• Graduate of accredited 4-year college / university with educational concentration in relevant areas (accounting, finance, economics) preferred but not required
• CPA, CFA, MBA, or Master's Degree Preferred but not Required

Benefits

• A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.
• Regular employees working 30 or more hours per week are also entitled to participate in Alvarez & Marsal Holdings’ fringe benefits consisting of healthcare plans, flexible spending and savings accounts, life, AD&D, and disability coverages at rates determined from time to time as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Provided the eligibility requirements are met, employees will also receive a discretionary contribution to their 401(k) from Alvarez & Marsal.
• Employees are eligible for paid time off including vacation, personal days, seventy-two (72) hours of sick time (prorated for part time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave.
• The amount of vacation and personal days available varies based on tenure and role type.

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