R&R - Recovery & Reorganization - Senior Associate

POSITION SUMMARYCompanies selecting Grant Thornton to perform financial advisory services are selecting a firm with a worldwide reputation for integrity and exceptional professional standards.  At Grant Thornton, we place our firm's professional responsibilities ahead of all other business considerations. Respected throughout the financial, investment banking, and corporate world, our reputation for independence, honesty, and quality of work may be imputed to our clients' benefit when we advise them.  Our professional reputation is our most prized asset.The Recovery and Reorganization practice assists clients who are in transition and may be financially and/or operationally distressed.  Services include turnaround consulting, advising on formal or informal restructurings, bankruptcy planning and process management and advising on other corporate financial matters.  By developing, designing and implementing turnaround strategies, we assist companies with improving their operational and financial performance, reorganizing their balance sheet, developing refinancing options and implementing operational changes required to return to profitability. Our role may include evaluation of strategic alternatives, negotiation with various constituents and stakeholders, or communication of a turnaround or recovery plan with third parties.  The services provided may include business and strategic planning, cash flow management, Chapter 11 planning and management, plan of reorganization development, asset rationalization, DIP financing, claims management, operational improvements and out-of-court restructuring, among others.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.-Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and to perform restructuring services. -Gain understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives, and utilize that knowledge on engagements. -Experience in the areas of financial modeling.-Experience in restructuring/turnaround work.-Work closely with associates and managers to promptly resolve client problems. -Participate in recruiting efforts as needed. -Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis. -Perform other job-related duties as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale is required and 150 semester hours of education is preferred. Desire to pursue CPA and other professional designations. -Three to four+ years restructuring experience.-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.-Strong teamwork and analytical skills.-Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment. -Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills. -Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.-Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel to various client sites.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 60% Company:Grant ThorntonLocation:Charlotte, NCStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant ThorntonReference Code:8340