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About the Role
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in real estate, operations, and financial consulting within the Strategic Advisory division. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding or quick ability to grasp our work, with a background in finance or accounting preferred. Travel could include up to 40% on-site at client engagements, requiring hands-on operational oversight.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage financial and accounting controls for operating businesses and commercial real estate assets.
- Identify key performance drivers, perform cash flow forecasting, and support operational needs across various industry sectors.
- Produce accurate and well-thought-out work products that can be easily distributed to internal and external contacts.
- Perform 13-week cash flow & 3 Statement Financial modeling and forecasting.
- Handle both low-level and executive-level work on the same account.
- Heavy written and financial reporting requirements and presentations.
- Act as a resource for clients on processes including bankruptcy proceedings, working capital improvements, preparing liquidation analyses, loan negotiations/modifications, and oversight of claims processes.
- Present clearly and effectively during meetings with C-suite, bankers, lawyers, and business owners.
- Collaborate closely with senior management and client stakeholders to achieve project goals.
- Identify business development opportunities and develop meaningful personal and business relationships.
- Manage deadlines and deliverables across multiple projects and industries with varying levels of involvement.
- Drive process improvements and operational excellence across projects.
- Maintain a strong focus on project timelines, deliverables, and budget management.
- Uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain credibility in all interactions.
- Some travel required up to 40% across the western United States to client sites, as needed.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time.
- Must be comfortable to work in a remote and/or hybrid environment.
- Must be flexible to work outside of the 8:30am – 5:30pm business hours if needed.
- Must be flexible to travel.
Requirements
- 7-12 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or consulting in a fast-paced environment.
- B.A. in finance or accounting; Masters in Accountancy preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA); Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and/or Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP) is a plus.
- Highly organized with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Expert knowledge of Excel (V-Lookup / Pivot Tables), PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong analytical mindset, critical thinker, and possesses the ability to summarize large data sets.
- Must love problem-solving and implementing solutions.
- Be comfortable with the unknown, work well under pressure, and possess the ability to pivot and/or switch gears quickly and often.
- Demonstrated leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor a team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate.
- Proven track record in managing complex projects and delivering superior results.
- Must be motivated, demonstrate a high degree of energy, and be a self-starter; someone who is enthusiastic, proactive, and who takes initiative to get the job done.
- Ability to independently develop and write superior quality work product with limited oversight.
- Ability to work both independently, as well as a team member.
- Must be willing to travel as warranted by client service requirements.
- Big 4 accounting or consulting experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of various accounting systems is a plus.
- Familiarity with restructuring, turnaround management, bankruptcy, distressed assets, receiverships, and the sell-side M&A process is a plus.
Skills
- Finance
- Accounting
- Consulting
- Financial modeling
- Forecasting
- Cash flow analysis
- Financial reporting
- Presentation skills
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word
- Outlook
- Analytical skills
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Leadership
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation
- Project management
- Teamwork
- A/R
- Inventory
- Cash
- A/P
- Revenue
- Expenses
- Financial ratios
- Projections
- Audits
- Restructuring
- Turnaround management
- Bankruptcy
- Distressed assets
- Receiverships
- M&A process
Location
- Remote
- Western United States
Work Type
- Remote
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7-12 years of progressive experience
Education Level
- B.A. in finance or accounting
- Masters in Accountancy preferred
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
- Certified Turnaround Professional (CTP)
Salary/Compensations
- $200,000 - $260,000
Benefits
- Generous FTO Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
About the Company
- J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise.
- Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis.
- The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.
- We have over 100 locations worldwide.
- We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients.
- Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.
- Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.
Equal Opportunity
- We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering.
- We are greater when we are equal!
- J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.