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Business Performance Improvement M&A Integration & Separation (Associate Director)

Riveron


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 156000 - 256000
Posted: 28 September 2026 (13 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 26 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

M&A Integration Services (Associate Director)

Drive end-to-end delivery of M&A integration and separation engagements partnering with clients to solve complex business challenges across finance operations technology and HR. Lead and support workstreams by analyzing financial and operational data building models and translating insights into actionable recommendations and client-ready deliverables. Facilitate stakeholder discussions align cross-functional teams and guide decision-making in fast-paced environments. Manage project timelines budgets and risks to ensure high-quality execution while mentoring junior team members and contributing to firm initiatives such as training and knowledge development.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical and problem-solving skills proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis and the ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights. They possess excellent communication and stakeholder management skills experience working in M&A consulting or transformation environments and a track record of managing multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Adaptability attention to detail and a collaborative team-oriented mindset are essential.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelors in business (Finance Accounting Economics) Supply Chain Engineering or related field of study

  • Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in consulting/advisory role or corporate FP&A corporate development M&A planning management and / or execution sales and operations planning distribution/logistics or procurement/sourcing

  • Experience supporting integration and separation initiatives including pre-close planning Day 1 readiness operating model design and deployment and synergy planning validation and tracking

  • Knowledge of change management and organizational communication principles process mapping and communication planning during integrations

  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (including but not limited to finance HR IT operations sales and marketing product legal etc.) to align on integration / separation milestones governing documentation and other required deliverables

  • Understanding of operations associated with carve-out divestiture and post-merger transformation programs

  • Strong project management capabilities with experience managing multiple workstreams and executive stakeholders in fast-paced deal environments

  • Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and analytical approach to problem solving

  • Experience with procure-to-pay order-to-cash and / or record-to-report processes

  • You are willing and able to travel as needed to meet client and business needs as travel is an expected part of this role.

What Youll Do:

  • Use general business and financial acumen to advise clients and develop solutions to a variety of problems related to people process and technology optimization. Projects may include business process design and implementation technology automation and enablement finance transformation supply chain improvement working capital improvement revenue and profitability analysis and more.

  • Partner directly with clients to support their needs and deliver high-quality projects (average project duration: 3-5 months)

  • Lead research and analysis on a variety of financial supply chain operations and accounting issues related to business process optimization

  • Oversee the development of reports presentations and other client-facing deliverables

  • Own planning of and successful delivery against project budget and workstreams

  • Participate actively in the development of junior team members both in client and internal settings by providing coaching and performance feedback and fostering a team-based working culture

Applications for this evergreen opportunity will be accepted through Dec 31 2026.

About Riveron:

At Riveron we partner with clientsfrom global multinationals to high-growth private entitiesto solve complex finance challenges guided by our DELTA values: Drive Excellence Leadership Teamwork and Accountability. Our entrepreneurial culture thrives on collaboration diverse perspectives and delivering exceptional outcomes. We are committed to fostering growth both for our clients and our people through mentorship integrity and a client-centric approach. This inclusive environment offers flexibility progressive benefits and meaningful opportunities for impactful work that supports well-being in and out of the office.

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Riveron Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes that we are stronger together through our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability status protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Full time roles are eligible for a full range of benefits including medical dental and vision insurance 401(k) with company match and PTO. A complete description of all available benefits can be found at Riverons Benefits page at Contract roles are not eligible for benefits.

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