Restructuring and Turnaround Services - Manager (Value Creation)
Riveron
| Company | Riveron |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Detroit |
| Remote | Hybrid |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | USD 135k–175k |
| Posted | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Last verified | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (ashby) |
Description
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.
Who You Are:
- Required Qualifications:
- 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
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
What You'll Do:
- 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
Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31, 2026.
About Riveron:
At Riveron, we partner with clients—from global multinationals to high-growth private entities—to solve complex finance challenges, guided by our DELTA values: Drive, Excellence, Leadership, Teamwork, and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collabor