Manager, Management Consulting

BDO USA•New York, NY

About The Position

The TRS Manager is responsible for executing and leading a team of TRS Staff in business restructuring and bankruptcy related engagements, including bankruptcy litigation and financial due diligence, and addressing complex questions and issues under the direction of a TRS Principal, Director or Senior Manager. The TRS Manager also assists with marketing, networking and business development activities for the TRS Group, including proposal preparation.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field required
Six (6) years of prior experience performing business restructuring or related consulting services required
Prior experience working within a national public accounting firm or consulting organization preferred
One to two years of management experience preferred
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to review work product developed by others
Willingness to go above and beyond to provide superior work product while meeting engagement deadlines
Solid analytical skills, including ability to identify issues and anomalies
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively managing staff and delegate work assignments as needed
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Management presence and ability to act as key contact on assigned engagements, while timely keeping Directors and Principals informed of progress
Ability to develop financial models, especially integrated P&L with balance sheets and cash flows
Solid knowledge of debt and lease restructuring, cash flow and balance sheets, along with liquidation analysis
Solid knowledge of bankruptcy and insolvency process

Nice To Haves

MBA or other relevant advanced degree beneficial
CIRA designation preferred
CPA and CTP certifications beneficial

Responsibilities

Assists Principals, Managing Directors, Directors and Senior Managers in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
Assists BDO pitch team in preparing for new business opportunities and responding to inquiries
Contacts creditors, lawyers, bankers and internal BDO contacts to pursue new business opportunities (creditor committee, debtor, litigation, etc.)
Prepares majority of pitch book for new business opportunity, including cover letter and assist in conflict check process.
Conducts and clears conflict checks and prepares draft retention affidavits or engagement letters; ensures compliance with all other court filing requirements
Begins to build network of contacts in the industry (lawyers, bankers, PE firms, creditors, etc.)
Cross-sells other BDO services (corporate finance, valuation, tax, due diligence, litigation, assurance, etc.)
Assists engagement director or principal in executing engagement
Presents BDO work product to counsel or client and responds to questions
Interacts with counsel or company management on complex operational, restructuring or bankruptcy issues
Possesses strong financial restructuring and bankruptcy technical skills, including ability to identify bankruptcy or financial restructuring related issues
Possesses strong ability to analyze cash flow projections and identify issues
Evaluates management to determine ability to operate and reorganize business operations
Assists with the preparation and/or ensures the disclosure statement and reorganization plan meet all required financial and bankruptcy requirements
Reviews reorganization/liquidation plan, evaluate plans for client and identifies issues
Evaluates alternative courses of action and potential solutions to achieve best result for client
Supervises the day-to-day workload of TRS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements; reviews work product, provides timely performance reviews and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance staff professional development
Provides on-the-job training for all TRS Senior Associates and Associates on each engagement
Acts as Career Advisor to TRS Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate
Other duties as required