Description:
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 it Means to Work for RPM Partners:
- You will have access to the breadth of resources and capabilities of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
- You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
- You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
- We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
- We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
- Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
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