RPM Partners () is seeking a Managing Director with deep automotive and manufacturing restructuring expertise to advise clients through complex, high-stakes situations by delivering hands-on operational and financial solutions that strengthen performance and enterprise value.

What Work You Will be Responsible For:

• Lead complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements within the automotive and manufacturing sectors

• Serve as the senior restructuring leader and trusted advisor in high-stakes situations involving lenders, sponsors, management teams, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders

• Advise Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive suppliers on liquidity management, operational stabilization, restructuring strategies, and business transformation initiatives

• Drive strategic and financial decision-making through sophisticated financial analysis, operational insight, and stakeholder negotiations

• Analyze and interpret complex financial and legal documents, including loan agreements, forbearance agreements, accommodation agreements, access agreements, and related stakeholder documentation

• Oversee supplier engagement and supply chain stabilization efforts during distressed and transitional situations

• Perform Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)-type responsibilities, including cash flow oversight, operational execution, stakeholder communications, and turnaround implementation

• Lead and mentor engagement teams while managing multiple client engagements in fast-paced environments

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development opportunities across the restructuring and automotive markets

• Deliver exceptional client service and thought leadership in complex advisory engagements

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in restructuring, turnaround, insolvency advisory, or performance improvement consulting

• Proven first-chair experience leading complex restructuring and turnaround engagements

• Significant experience advising automotive OEMs and suppliers

• Deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics, leverage points, and multi-party negotiations

• Strong experience with complex financial analysis, distressed situations, and operational improvement initiatives

• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex financial and legal documents

• Demonstrated success performing CRO-type advisory work

• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and team management skills

Preferred/Desired Qualifications/Credentials:

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred

• CPA, CIRA, CTP, CFA, or other relevant professional certification

About RPM Partners:

RPM Partners is a joint venture partner of Eisner Advisory Group, LLC, focused on global turnaround and restructuring services for financially and operationally distressed automotive supply chains.

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