Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Value Creation Manager

Riveron • Detroit, MI

3d

About The Position

Riveron is a business advisory firm focused on the office of the CFO, private equity, and other capital providers. Our Restructuring & Turnaround Services (RTS) team partners with companies and stakeholders to improve performance and drive enterprise value.
We are seeking a Manager to join our RTS Value Creation team. This role supports the execution of operationally focused value creation initiatives for both underperforming and healthy businesses. Managers play a key role in driving analysis, developing insights, and supporting implementation efforts, working closely with senior leadership and client teams to deliver measurable results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in value creation, financial and/or operational consulting, or performance improvement
• Experience contributing to EBITDA and cash flow improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to support diagnostic, design, and execution of performance improvement initiatives
• Strong operational finance capabilities, including financial analysis, variance analysis, and understanding of cost structures
• Experience supporting value creation initiatives in partnership with Private Equity sponsors
• Experience supporting cross-functional operational initiatives across supply chain, manufacturing, procurement, and/or commercial functions
• Ability to operate effectively in time-sensitive, high-intensity environments
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with senior stakeholders

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting or supporting Quality of Earnings (QoE) analyses and translating findings into operational value creation plans
• Experience in shop floor or plant-level environments with the ability to engage credibly with operations leadership
• Background as an operator (e.g., interim leadership or line management)
• Experience in industrials, manufacturing, distribution, or business services sectors
• MBA or advanced degree
• Familiarity with leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to enhance financial analysis, operational insights, and decision-making

Responsibilities

• Support and execute operational and financial diagnostics to identify key performance drivers, including detailed financial and variance analysis
• Support the identification, quantification, and prioritization of EBITDA and cash flow improvement opportunities
• Develop and support execution of actionable, bottom-up improvement plans with clear KPIs and milestones
• Drive day-to-day execution of cost optimization and performance initiatives, working closely with client teams
• Support senior leaders in partnering with executive leadership, Boards, lenders, and Private Equity sponsors
• Support and contribute to cross-functional initiatives across: COGS and SG&A optimization, including analysis of standard vs. actual costs and bills of material Manufacturing, supply chain, and procurement improvement Customer, product, and SKU profitability Pricing and commercial effectiveness Working capital optimization and cash management
• Translate financial and operational insights into actionable strategies and execution plans that drive measurable value
• Manage workstreams and mentor junior team members while ensuring quality and timely delivery
• Contribute to business development efforts and support sponsor communications
• Play a hands-on role in analysis, modeling, and on-the-ground execution with client teams

Benefits

• Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riveron's Benefits page at https://riveron.com/riveron-life/. Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees