Associate, US Financial Consulting

Richter • Chicago, IL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Richter Consulting, Inc. (RCI), a member of the Richter Group, is seeking Associates to join its Chicago-based Financial Consulting team. RCI is a business advisory firm serving U.S.-based leveraged lenders, private equity firms, and major banks on matters involving their portfolio companies and investments. Its services include business assessment, cash flow forecasting, financial reorganization and profitability improvement, crisis management, transaction advisory, and asset-based lending diligence.

Associates work on multidisciplinary teams across engagements that typically last five to six weeks. Deal teams of three to four professionals advise companies in a range of industries, including consumer products, pharmaceuticals, distribution, services, and manufacturing, that face challenges such as over-leverage, liquidity problems, under-performance, macroeconomic events, or other business transition and operating issues. Work may involve three-statement financial modeling, cash flow and liquidity analysis, operational and corporate strategies, revenue drivers, profitability improvement, cost-saving initiatives, KPI analysis, and transaction diligence. The role offers direct work with experienced Partners, varied client exposure, and a hybrid work schedule option. Travel is limited.

Requirements

• 1–5 years of relevant experience; CPA, FP&A, or CFA experience is cited.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment.
• Desire to develop new skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Positive and energetic attitude.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team on consulting engagements, typically lasting five to six weeks.
• Support deal teams of three to four professionals serving companies across multiple industries.
• Contribute to business assessments, cash flow forecasting, financial reorganization and profitability improvement, crisis management, transaction advisory, and asset-based lending diligence.
• Apply financial analysis and modeling to issues including liquidity, business performance, revenue drivers, costs, and operational strategy.
• Develop customized work products with tangible results and actionable recommendations.
• Work directly with experienced Partners and contribute to diverse client engagements.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule arrangements are available.
• Limited travel.
• A learning experience in three-statement financial modeling, including cash flow and liquidity.
• Exposure to sophisticated companies and diverse engagements across industries.
• Opportunity to develop soft and technical skills and work directly with experienced Partners.
• The team is committed to investing in Associates’ development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed