Senior Associate - Corporate Restructuring

Crete Professionals Alliance • Irvine, CA

30d • $90,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Senior Associate — Corporate Restructuring Who We Are Founded in June 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) aims to drive growth across accounting and professional service firms in the United States. Our initial venture in August 2023 involved acquiring a majority interest in the non-attest assets of a top 300 US-based national firm, positioning us alongside the top 100 US accounting firms based on cumulative revenue. With over 30 member firms, several deals under LOI, and substantial committed capital, Crete PA is poised to shortly become equivalent to a top 20 firm in terms of aggregate revenue, with ambitions to expand into a multi-country platform. Supported by ZBS Partners, a firm managing over $500 million in assets, and led by co-founders experienced in developing multi-industry platforms, Crete PA partners with local firms to enhance their independence while boosting their revenue and profitability. Our newest addition to the Crete Professionals Alliance family is hiring! They are a financial advisory firm based in Irvine, California, focused on a number of service offerings including, but not limited to complex corporate restructuring, litigation support, valuation, and forensic financial analysis. They are frequently retained to provide other services such as interim management, serve as a fiduciary, and provide expert witness reports, and are well-known for rigor, independence, and credibility. The Role We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our restructuring and litigation support practice. This is a highly analytical, execution-focused role that supports senior professionals in complex financial analyses, modeling, and case support across distressed and contentious situations. Senior Associates work closely with Directors and Partners and are expected to develop strong technical skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; coursework in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field preferred
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, restructuring, valuation, investment banking, consulting, or litigation support
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Solid foundation in financial statement analysis and financial modeling
• Proficiency in MS Excel; PowerPoint experience required
• Familiarity with Capital IQ or similar financial data platforms preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and intellectual curiosity
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and professionalism

Nice To Haves

• CPA candidacy or MBA a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical financial statements, cash flows, liquidity, and capital structures
• Assist in building and maintaining financial models, including forecasts, liquidity analyses, valuation models, and damages-related computations
• Prepare analyses assessing operating performance, trends, and key drivers impacting liquidity, valuation, and recoveries
• Support out-of-court workouts, debt restructurings, and Chapter 11 cases
• Perform financial due diligence and investigative analysis using incomplete, unorganized, or imperfect data
• Assist with litigation support engagements, including expert analysis and report preparation
• Help synthesize financial findings into clear, well-supported analyses and presentations
• Manage assigned workstreams and deadlines under supervision
• Support special projects and firm initiatives as needed

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

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