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Director, Restructuring & Special Situations

Forvis Mazars, LLP
parental leave, flex time, 401(k)
United States, Texas, Houston
2700 Post Oak Boulevard (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2026
General information Name Director, Restructuring & Special Situations Posting Title Director, Restructuring & Special Situations Ref # 2235731 Date Published Wednesday, September 3, 2025 City New York State New York Country United States Job Category Transaction Advisory Advertised Location US-GA-Atlanta, US-IL-Chicago, US-NY-New York, US-OH-Cincinnati, US-PA-Philadelphia Metro, US-TX-Dallas, US-TX-Houston Working time Full Time Description & Requirements The Restructuring team guides businesses through complex recovery, reorganization, and transition challenges. With critical thinking and an expedient approach focused on problem resolution, they deliver tailored solutions in strategic assessments, restructuring, bankruptcy solutions, receiverships, liquidity management, refinancing, recapitalization, and critical negotiations with creditors and constituents. Focused on driving financial and operational excellence and sustainable change for troubled businesses and their owners, the team helps clients overcome disruption and move forward with clarity restoring order to chaos. What You Will Do: Lead, develop, and execute strategic initiatives to enhance client performance, including turnaround and recovery, refinancing and recapitalization, and transition planning and reorganization. Evaluate business viability and strategic options and design initiatives to drive operational improvements. Inspire, develop, and lead and manage high-performing teams to ensure efficient service delivery and foster professional growth. Oversee and analyze business plans, including detailed cash flow and financial modeling, ensuring accuracy and strategic alignment. Assess revenue streams, profit drivers, and cost structures to identify opportunities for margin enhancement. Identify and implement cost reduction strategies and working capital optimization initiatives. Evaluate supply chains to assess risks, prioritize vendors, and identify strategic alternatives. Collaborate confidently with executives, private equity firms, corporate clients, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders. Transition, create and nurture professional relationships and referral networks to contribute to business development. Proactively cultivate client relationships that lead to new engagement opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related Business field Nine (9+) years of experience in audit, transaction services, restructuring, or business advisory from a large public accounting or consulting firm Seven (7+) years of direct restructuring experience Preferred Qualifications: Current and valid certification (CIRA or CTP) or an advanced degree (MBA) Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification #LI-ATL, #LI-OAK, #LI-NYC, #LI-CIN, #LI-FTWASH, #LI-DFW, #LI-HOU #LI-JT1 About Forvis Mazars, LLP Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive. What We Offer Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well-being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers. Legal Notice Forvis Mazars, LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer in accordance with applicable law. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications. It is Forvis Mazars, LLP standard policy not to accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. Forvis Mazars, LLP expressly reserves the right not to consider any unsolicited referrals, resumes or CVs from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Forvis Mazars, LLP further reserves the right not to pay a fee to a recruiter or recruiting agency unless such recruiter or recruiting agency has a signed vendor agreement with Forvis Mazars, LLP. Any resume(s) or CV(s) submitted to anyone working for Forvis Mazars, LLP, or submitted to a Forvis Mazars, LLP general email, without having a Forvis Mazars, LLP vendor agreement in place, will be considered the property of Forvis Mazars, LLP. New York City Pay Transparency Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs. New York Salary Range: NY Minimum Salary (USD) $ 207,400 NY Maximum Salary (USD) $ 430,800 Illinois Wage Transparency Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non-exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs. IL Minimum Salary (USD) $ 172800 IL Maximum Salary (USD) $ 394900