Riveron

Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)

Riveron • $90K — $130K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in value creation or operational consulting
  • Experience with EBITDA and cash flow improvement
  • Skilled in diagnosing and designing performance improvement initiatives
  • Strong operational finance abilities including financial and variance analysis
  • Experience with Private Equity value creation initiatives
  • Cross-functional operational initiative experience across various business functions
  • Ability to thrive in high-pressure situations

Responsibilities

  • Conduct operational and financial diagnostics to identify performance drivers
  • Identify and prioritize EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
  • Develop and execute detailed improvement plans with clear KPIs
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives alongside client teams
  • Assist senior leaders in liaising with executive management and stakeholders
  • Support cross-functional improvement across supply chain, manufacturing, and pricing
  • Translate insights into actionable strategies while managing junior team members

Benefits

  • Access to professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative work environment with senior leadership
  • Involvement in diverse industry initiatives
  • Potential to influence major financial projects
  • Opportunity for mentorship and skill enhancement
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Manager to join our RTS Value Creation team. This role supports the execution of operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses. Managers play a key role in driving analysis, developing insights, and supporting implementation efforts, working closely with senior leadership and client teams to deliver measurable results.

Who You Are:
  • Required Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement
    • Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives
    • Demonstrated ability to support diagnostic, design, and execution of performance improvement initiatives
    • Strong operational finance capabilities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost structures
    • Experience supporting value creation initiatives in partnership with Private Equity sponsors
    • Experience supporting cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and/or commercial functions
    • Ability to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
    • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders
  • Preferred Qualifications:
    • Experience conducting or supporting Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses and translating findings into operational value creation plans
    • Experience in shop floor or plant-level environments with the ability to engage credibly with operations leadership
    • Background as an operator (e.g., interim leadership or line management)
    • Experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or business services sectors
    • MBA or advanced degree
    • Familiarity with leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, operational insights, and decision-making

What You'll Do:
  • Support and execute operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis
  • Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
  • Develop and support execution of actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones
  • Drive day-to-day execution of cost optimization and performance initiatives, working closely with client teams
  • Support senior leaders in partnering with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors
  • Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across:
    • COGS and SG&A optimization, including analysis of standard vs. actual costs and bills of material
    • Manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement
    • Customer, product, and SKU profitability
    • Pricing and commercial effectiveness
    • Working capital optimization and cash management
  • Translate financial and operational insights into actionable strategies and execution plans that drive measurable value
  • Manage workstreams and mentor junior team members while ensuring quality and timely delivery
  • Contribute to business development efforts and support sponsor communications
  • Play a hands-on role in analysis, modeling, and on-the-ground execution with client teams

Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026.

About Riveron

Riveron is a financial consulting firm that provides services in the areas of accounting, finance, and operations. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Riveron has additional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Denver, Houston, Minneapolis, and Washington D.C. The company serves clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, technology, manufacturing, and retail.
Learn more about Riveron
Size
400 employees
Industry
Finance & Insurance
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$50 million
* Ladders Estimates

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