Senior Associate, Working Capital – Alvarez & Marsal

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February 5, 2026
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Job Description

Location: Various U.S. Offices
Employment Type: Full-Time
Travel: Up to 80% (short/immediate notice)
Salary: $120,000 – $160,000 + discretionary bonus

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a leading independent global professional services firm specializing in turnaround management, performance improvement, and corporate advisory services. With 3,000+ professionals across 40 global locations, A&M helps organizations tackle complex business issues and maximize value.

The Private Equity Performance Improvement (PEPI) – CFO Services practice focuses on improving operating results at portfolio companies of middle-market and large-cap private equity clients. This growing practice offers excellent opportunities for career advancement and leadership development.

Role Overview: Senior Associate, Working Capital

As a Senior Associate in PEPI CFO Services, you will work closely with clients and internal teams to improve working capital, optimize cash management, and support time-sensitive, high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • Work collaboratively with team members to structure and manage projects through completion.
  • Develop findings and make strategic recommendations to clients.
  • Prepare financial models, including 13-week cash flows (preferred).
  • Assist with treasury and cash management activities.
  • Support systems implementation initiatives.
  • Synthesize insights from financial data, opinions, and other information sources.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Manage project timelines, teams, and work-streams efficiently.
  • Deliver high-quality results under time pressure.

Qualifications & Experience

  • 7–10+ years of relevant experience in Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Strategy, or related fields (e.g., Treasury, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Corporate Finance).
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited 4-year institution.
  • Strong financial modeling and data analytics skills (Excel, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx).
  • Experience with time-sensitive projects and structured project management.
  • Critical thinking, initiative, and client-facing communication skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 80% on short notice.
  • CPA designation or equivalent experience is preferred.

Professional Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication.
  • Expertise in financial statements and cash flow analysis.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools.
  • Flexible, creative, and results-driven mindset.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Why Work at Alvarez & Marsal?

  • Entrepreneurial, collaborative culture valuing independent thinkers.
  • Focus on inclusive diversity and fostering a supportive work environment.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact projects for private equity clients.
  • Career development, mentoring, and leadership growth.
  • Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus.