Managing Director - Bankruptcy and Restructuring

EisnerAmper • Houston, TX

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About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking a Managing Director for its Bankruptcy and Restructuring Services practice. The role leads complex advisory engagements and drives strategic outcomes for distressed companies, creditors, and other stakeholders. The Managing Director also helps grow the practice, develop talent, and deliver high-impact client solutions as part of a collaborative team of restructuring professionals.

The position leads restructuring strategy and execution, manages cross-functional teams, may represent clients in fiduciary roles, and develops client relationships and new business. It also works with firm leadership on practice strategy and service offerings, represents the firm through industry engagement and thought leadership, and mentors team members. The role may occasionally require extended hours or travel to, or work from, other firm offices or client locations.

EisnerAmper describes its culture as collaborative and inclusive, and highlights flexibility to manage workdays in support of work/life balance. The Financial Advisory Services team works on matters including reorganizations, fraud, disputes, valuation, and forensic investigations, serving clients primarily through lawyers and law firms. Preferred location: Houston.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of progressive experience in restructuring, turnaround, or insolvency advisory, preferably within a professional services or consulting firm.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Proven record leading complex engagements involving distressed companies, creditor committees, or fiduciary roles.
• Advanced knowledge of bankruptcy and insolvency processes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships and originate new business.
• Experience building and managing high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree.
• CPA, CIRA, CTP, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advise on restructuring strategy and execution, including liquidity management, parallel process execution, out-of-court and bankruptcy preparation, and implementation for distressed companies and creditor groups.
• Manage cross-functional teams providing financial analysis, operational restructuring, forensic investigations, and valuation support.
• Represent clients in fiduciary roles, including as financial advisor, plan administrator, or trustee, with a focus on maximizing value and ensuring compliance.
• Develop and maintain client relationships, identify new business opportunities, and expand EisnerAmper’s presence in the restructuring market.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape practice strategy, go-to-market initiatives, and service offerings.
• Represent the firm as a thought leader through industry involvement, speaking engagements, and published content.
• Mentor and develop team members while promoting excellence, accountability, and professional growth.
• Occasionally work extended hours or travel to/work from different firm offices or client locations, as required.

Benefits

• Flexibility to manage workdays in support of work/life balance.
• The firm reports receiving multiple top “Places to Work” awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director