Associate, US Financial Consulting

Associate

Financial Consulting Group – Based in Chicago

Are you a motivated self-starter looking for an exciting career in Consulting? Are you interested in working with private equity, private credit and mid-market companies. Richter's Consulting team is looking for Associates to join our growing team of professionals. If this sounds like an opportunity you be interested in, apply today!

Richter Consulting, Inc. (“RCI”) is a member of the Richter Group, a full-service business advisory firm, founded in 1926. RCI serves its clients with a multidisciplinary group of 6 partners and ~25 professionals. We work with US-based leverage lenders, private equity firms, and major banks regarding their portfolio companies/investments. Our clients call upon our experienced professionals to provide our expertise in Business Assessment, Cashflow Forecasting, Financial Reorganization/Profitability Improvement, Crisis Management, Transaction Advisory and Asset-Based Lending Diligence, among other services.

A Career with a High Rate of Return:

What’s in it for you?

• Experience in a specialized, highly regarded consulting practice;
• Exposure to sophisticated companies;
• A unique learning experience in 3-statement financial modeling, incorporating cash flow/liquidity;
• Insight into operational and corporate strategies, revenue drivers, profitability improvement, cost saving initiatives, KPI analysis, transaction diligence, etc.;
• Draw upon your accounting/finance fundamentals and apply them to real-life situations;
• Contribute to a customized work product with tangible results and actionable recommendations;
• Participate in diverse engagements, allowing for exposure to a variety of companies, industries, competitive landscapes, etc.;
• Become a more well-rounded professional, developing soft and technical skills;
• Work directly with experienced Partners;
• Join a team committed to investing in your development;
• Limited travel

Position overview:

You will work within a multidisciplinary team of professionals on a variety of stimulating engagements (typically 5-6 weeks). Our deal teams of 3-4 professionals deliver consulting services involving companies in numerous industries (Consumer Products, Pharma, Distribution, Services, Manufacturing, etc.) experiencing challenges arising from over-leverage, liquidity problems, under-performance, macroeconomic events, or other business transitional/operating issues.

A variety of arrangements are available which include a hybrid work schedule.

What we are looking for:

• 1-5 years of relevant experience (CPA , FP&A, CFA)
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint (Alteryx or Power Query/Pivot a plus);
• Strong aptitude for quantitative and qualitative analyses;
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a changing environment;
• Desire to develop new skills;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), presentation, and organizational skills;
• A positive and energetic attitude;
• Ability to work autonomously.

Sounds like you? Apply today!