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

Riveron


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

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

Job Summary

As a Director within our M&A advisory practice you will lead complex merger acquisition divestiture and transformation engagements that help clients maximize deal value and achieve successful business outcomes. You will serve as a trusted advisor to executive stakeholders overseeing cross-functional integration and separation initiatives spanning finance operations technology human resources supply chain commercial and other defined functional areas.

This role combines strategic advisory with hands-on execution requiring the ability to navigate ambiguity solve complex business challenges and lead multidisciplinary teams through every phase of the transaction lifecyclefrom pre-close planning and Day 1 readiness to operating model implementation and post-close value realization.

Who You Are:

  • Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics Supply Chain Engineering Business Administration or a related discipline.

  • 10 years of experience in management consulting transaction advisory corporate development FP&A finance transformation value creation and / or operational excellence.

  • Demonstrated experience leading M&A integration separation carve-out divestiture or post-merger transformation programs.

  • Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle activities including diligence support integration planning Day 1 execution operating model design TSA management synergy realization and post-close optimization.

  • Experience leading cross-functional teams across finance HR IT operations procurement supply chain commercial legal and product organizations.

  • Knowledge of organizational change management communication planning governance structures process mapping and stakeholder engagement.

  • Strong financial acumen with experience analyzing business performance financial models operational metrics and value creation opportunities.

  • Experience improving core business processes including procure-to-pay order-to-cash record-to-report supply chain planning and working capital optimization.

  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects executive stakeholders and competing priorities in fast-paced transaction environments.

  • Excellent analytical problem-solving communication presentation and executive facilitation skills.

  • Experience advising private equity clients and / or Fortune 1000 organizations.

  • Background in finance transformation operational excellence supply chain optimization or digital transformation.

  • PMP CPA CFA Lean Six Sigma or other relevant professional certifications are a plus.

  • 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:

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of M&A integration separation carve-out and stand-up engagements for private equity private equity-backed and / or corporate clients.

  • Advise executive leadership on strategic decisions related to current and target operating models organizational design functional integration and / or separation and go-forward business process and technology optimization.

  • Direct multiple workstreams across finance HR IT operations supply chain legal sales commercial and other functions to ensure alignment with transaction objectives and critical milestones.

  • Develop and oversee integration and separation strategies including pre-close planning Day 1 readiness TSA planning and synergy identification validation tracking and value capture.

  • Analyze financial operational and organizational data to identify risks opportunities and actionable recommendations that improve performance and accelerate value creation.

  • Identify business process and technology opportunities across procure-to-pay order-to-cash record-to-report supply chain finance and shared services functions with potential impact to M&A scenarios.

  • Facilitate executive steering committees governance meetings and cross-functional workshops to drive alignment resolve issues and enable timely decision-making.

  • Oversee development of high-quality client deliverables including executive presentations financial analyses operating models implementation roadmaps and status reporting.

  • Manage project scope timelines budgets staffing and risk while ensuring consistent high-quality client delivery across multiple concurrent engagements.

  • Build trusted client relationships identify opportunities for additional services and contribute to business development efforts.

  • Mentor coach and develop consultants and managers while fostering a collaborative high-performing team culture.

  • Support practice growth through recruiting training thought leadership methodology development and knowledge sharing.

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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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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