Managing Director

Hilco Global•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hilco Diligence Services provides financial due diligence services, including transaction services and field examinations, for traditional and complex transactions across a wide range of industries. Our work includes borrowing-base development, accounts receivable and inventory performance metrics, and comprehensive collateral analysis for asset-based lending, specialty finance, retail lending, and other transactions. Lenders, advisors, and investors—including commercial banks, private credit lenders, investment banks, debt advisors, private equity firms, and hedge funds—use our reports to help structure and monitor loans and other investments. Our experienced team brings together credit, lending, workout, syndication, back-office, and diligence expertise to deliver practical, on-the-ground insights to clients. This professional will perform financial due diligence, field examinations, and specified procedures for companies that have, or are seeking, asset-based financing and for targets of proposed M&A transactions. Responsibilities include conducting management interviews; analyzing accounts receivable, inventory, trade payables, and other relevant financial and operational information; evaluating receivables and inventory controls; and inspecting inventory and facilities across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing businesses. This role offers exposure to a broad range of industries, transaction structures, and senior client stakeholders. The successful candidate will work with experienced professionals, develop both technical and client-facing skills, and take on increasing responsibility based on experience and performance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; an accounting degree or CPA credential is preferred
Ten plus years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, audit, transaction advisory, commercial lending, or a related field; title and level will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency in Word and PowerPoint; experience with other data-analysis tools is preferred
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong foundational knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements
Strong quantitative and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated integrity, sound ethical judgment, and a commitment to doing the right thing
Ability to think quickly, exercise sound judgment, and respond effectively to unexpected issues
Ability to work effectively under time constraints and meet demanding deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across project teams, functions, and levels of seniority
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Be well known to ABL bank and private credit clients, have a strong reputation with them and a book of business with both bank and private credit clients or other clients.
Several years leading their business, including hiring, training and coaching their team members, as well as having compensation responsibilities for their team.
Responding to RFQs/proposals, scheduling, successful client engagement management and execution.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, retail, transaction services, commercial lending, public accounting, or a related industry is preferred
Having direct P&L responsibility a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform financial due diligence, field examinations, and specified procedures for companies that have, or are seeking, asset-based financing and for targets of proposed M&A transactions.
Conduct management interviews.
Analyze accounts receivable, inventory, trade payables, and other relevant financial and operational information.
Evaluate receivables and inventory controls.
Inspect inventory and facilities across retail, wholesale, and manufacturing businesses.
Lead project teams, coordinate workstreams, and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
Move comfortably between strategic, big-picture problem solving and detailed analysis.
Identify and analyze critical details while maintaining a clear understanding of the broader transaction and client objectives.
Balance multiple projects and priorities without compromising the quality of the work product.
Interact professionally with senior management at client companies and gather sensitive, confidential, and judgment-based information with discretion.
Communicate complex findings clearly and professionally in written reports and discussions with clients, lenders, other advisors, and Hilco colleagues.
Leverage technology to improve efficiency, consistency, and quality in our work.
Coach, mentor, and support the development of less experienced staff.
Manage difficult or sensitive client situations successfully, exercising sound judgment and a high degree of professionalism.