Associate, US Financial Consulting

Richter•Montreal, QC

51d•Hybrid

About The Position

Richter Consulting, Inc. (“RCI”) is a member of the Richter Group, a full-service business advisory firm, founded in 1926. RCI serves its clients with a multidisciplinary group of 6 partners and ~20 professionals. We work with US-based leverage lenders, private equity firms, and major banks regarding their portfolio companies/investments. Our clients call upon our experienced professionals to provide our expertise in Business Assessment, Cash Flow Forecasting, Financial Reorganization/Profitability Improvement, Crisis Management, Transaction Advisory and Asset-Based Lending Diligence, among other services. You will work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a variety of stimulating engagements (typically 5-6 weeks). Our deal teams of 3-4 professionals deliver consulting services involving companies in numerous industries (Consumer Products, Pharma, Distribution, Services, Manufacturing, etc.) experiencing challenges arising from over-leverage, liquidity problems, under-performance, macroeconomic events, or other business transitional/operating issues. A variety of arrangements are available which includes a hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

2-5 years of relevant experience (CPA Audit, FP&A, CFA)
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot a plus)
Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analyses
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment
Desire to develop new skills
Ability to collaborate with client personnel and other professionals
Excellent English communication (written and verbal), presentation, and organizational skills
A positive and energetic attitude
Ability to work autonomously

Nice To Haves

Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot

Benefits

Experience in a specialized, highly regarded consulting practice
Exposure to sophisticated US-based corporations
A unique learning experience in 3-statement financial modeling, incorporating cash flow/liquidity
Insight into operational and corporate strategies, revenue drivers, profitability improvement, cost saving initiatives, KPI analysis, transaction diligence, etc.
Draw upon your accounting/finance fundamentals and apply them to real-life situations
Contribute to a customized work product with tangible results and actionable recommendations
Participate in diverse engagements, allowing for exposure to a variety of companies, industries, competitive landscapes, etc.
Become a more well-rounded professional, developing soft and technical skills
Work directly with experienced Partners
Occasional travel in the USA
Join a team willing and committed to investing in your development