Managing finance and accounting engagements for private equity and corporate clients in the energy sector is the core of this role. It involves working with CFOs and finance leadership to address business challenges, improve finance performance, support transactions, and execute transformation initiatives. This position suits a professional with deep Finance & Accounting (F&A) experience within the Energy sector.
Responsibilities
Lead F&A transformation, performance improvement, and transaction-related engagements for private equity and corporate clients across the Energy sector
Lead workstreams and project teams to deliver high-quality work within established timelines
Partner with CFOs, finance leaders, and other senior client stakeholders to identify critical business and finance issues and develop actionable solutions
Assess finance organizations, processes, operating models, systems, and capabilities to identify opportunities for improved performance
Evaluate and validate analyses and develop recommendations in the context of the overall engagement
Develop and implement recommendations related to finance process improvement, cost optimization, operating model design, controls, and organizational effectiveness
Structure complex problems and synthesize financial, operational, and organizational insights into clear, actionable recommendations
Build client-ready presentations and deliverables that communicate complex findings in a clear, concise, and compelling manner
Implement and oversee the quality of project deliverables
Effectively manage project teams and day-to-day client relationships to ensure exceptional performance
Collaborate with A&M's industry, transaction, operations, and functional experts to deliver integrated solutions for clients
Participate in the development and presentation of proposals and support broader business development and client relationship activities
Coach and develop junior team members while contributing to the continued growth of the A&M Energy practice
Requirements
Strong Finance & Accounting foundation with experience advising or working within complex Energy organizations
Prior management consulting and/or public accounting experience; Big Four experience strongly preferred
CPA required
Strong understanding of end-to-end finance processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
Demonstrated Energy industry knowledge with experience addressing sector-specific finance and accounting challenges
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Ability to structure ambiguous problems, perform and oversee complex analyses, and translate findings into actionable recommendations
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead workstreams, manage teams, and operate across multiple priorities
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop executive-level presentations and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
Experience with finance and ERP systems; systems implementation and/or integration experience is highly desirable
Exposure to private equity clients and large corporate clients is a strong advantage
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Comfortable with travel (domestic and international)
4–8+ years of relevant experience in management consulting, public accounting, and/or industry roles with a focus on Finance & Accounting
Demonstrated experience in the Energy industry, either through consulting engagements or in-house roles
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Demonstrated experience across one or more core F&A areas, including finance transformation, accounting and reporting, finance process improvement, transaction support, cost optimization, and/or finance operating model design
Experience with Energy-specific finance and accounting processes such as revenue accounting, production accounting, gas measurement, PP&A, reserve advisory, and/or revenue close is highly desirable
Proven ability to manage client engagements, own deliverables, lead client communication, and manage and develop project teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Finance systems implementation and integration experience, including exposure to platforms such as Enertia, Quorum, ProCount, and/or SAP, is a plus
Client-facing experience required, with the ability to present to and build relationships with senior finance and business stakeholders
Strong attention to detail, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
Benefits
Healthcare plans
Flexible spending and savings accounts
Life, AD&D, and disability coverages
401(k) retirement plan with discretionary contribution
Paid time off including vacation, personal days, sick time (prorated for part-time employees), ten federal holidays, one floating holiday, and parental leave
Discretionary bonus program
About the Company
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 professionals in over 40 countries. Its Energy & Chemicals (A&M Energy) practice provides management consulting services to help companies improve performance through top-line growth and bottom-line expense management. A&M values results-oriented leadership and strong people skills, offering frequent opportunities for greater responsibility and professional development.
Alvarez & Marsal is a leading global professional services firm dedicated to helping organizations tackle their most complex business issues, maximize stakeholder value, and deliver sustainable change.
