Director, Strategic Advisory
Role Overview
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise.
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.
Key Skills for This Role
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Company Description
J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise.
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.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our expanding team as a Director in our Strategic Advisory division.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on involvement in real estate, operations, and financial consulting.
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.
Job 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.
Required Qualifications
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
Physical and Mental Job Qualifications
Must be able to sit for long period 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.
Benefits
- Generous FTO Policy
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k Match
- Commuter Benefit
Compensation
- A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $200,000 - $260,000.
Additional Information
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
- Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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