Director, Lender Due Diligence

IMA Financial Group•Chicago, IL

2d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

The Director, Lender Due Diligence supports IMA’s core values and contributes to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. The role provides financial and accounting services across Lender Due Diligence practice areas, supporting multiple engagements at once. It assesses the risk of asset liquidation in Asset Based Loans by testing transactions and developing borrowing base calculations, helping lenders evaluate whether they are properly secured against declining borrower performance. The Director conducts industry and company research; prepares client-facing reports and schedules; maintains timely, professional communication with clients and staff; and keeps senior team members informed about engagement progress and issues. The role leads collateral reviews for financial institutions, including banks and non-bank lenders or funds, across ABL deal types in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, SaaS, and construction. It also mentors junior team members, supports business development and relationship building, and identifies opportunities to cross-sell RedRidge products and services. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting and nine years of similar or related experience. Moderate travel is required (25–50%). The posted salary range is $150,000–$175,000 USD. The role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and the benefits listed below. The anticipated posting timeline is 10/19/2026–11/19/2026.

Requirements

Nine years of similar or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong management skills and ability to maintain project deadlines and focus.
High attention to detail.
Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
Moderate travel required (25–50%).

Nice To Haves

Professional designation or license preferred, but not required: CPA, CFA, and/or CFE.

Responsibilities

Support and demonstrate IMA’s core values and value diversity, equity, and inclusion among associates.
Interact professionally and promptly with clients by email, phone, and in person.
Assess asset-liquidation risk in Asset Based Loans through detailed transaction testing and borrowing base calculations.
Conduct industry and company research and help prepare reports and schedules for clients and other parties.
Maintain communication with clients and staff on engagements and update senior team members on progress and issues.
Provide financial and accounting services in Lender Due Diligence practice areas while supporting multiple engagement projects simultaneously.
Perform procedures on ABL deals in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, SaaS, and construction.
Lead collateral reviews for financial institutions, including banks and non-bank lenders or funds.
Review, mentor, and lead junior team members.
Support business development through networking and relationship building.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of RedRidge products and services and identify cross-selling opportunities across business lines.