Managing Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, RPM Partners

Overview

The organization is seeking a Managing Director with deep automotive and manufacturing restructuring expertise to advise clients through complex, high-stakes situations by delivering hands-on operational and financial solutions that strengthen performance and enterprise value.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex restructuring, turnaround, and performance improvement engagements within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
• Serve as the senior restructuring leader and trusted advisor in high-stakes situations involving lenders, sponsors, management teams, suppliers, customers, and other key stakeholders.
• Advise Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and automotive suppliers on liquidity management, operational stabilization, restructuring strategies, and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive strategic and financial decision-making through sophisticated financial analysis, operational insight, and stakeholder negotiations.
• Analyze and interpret complex financial and legal documents, including loan agreements, forbearance agreements, accommodation agreements, access agreements, and related stakeholder documentation.
• Oversee supplier engagement and supply chain stabilization efforts during distressed and transitional situations.
• Perform Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO)-type responsibilities, including cash flow oversight, operational execution, stakeholder communications, and turnaround implementation.
• Lead and mentor engagement teams while managing multiple client engagements in fast-paced environments.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and drive business development opportunities across the restructuring and automotive markets.
• Deliver exceptional client service and thought leadership in complex advisory engagements.

Requirements (Basic Qualifications)

• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in restructuring, turnaround, insolvency advisory, or performance improvement consulting.
• Proven first-chair experience leading complex restructuring and turnaround engagements.
• Significant experience advising automotive OEMs and suppliers.
• Deep understanding of stakeholder dynamics, leverage points, and multi-party negotiations.
• Strong experience with complex financial analysis, distressed situations, and operational improvement initiatives.
• Experience reviewing and negotiating complex financial and legal documents.
• Demonstrated success performing CRO-type advisory work.
• Proven business development and client relationship management capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, leadership, and team management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred.
• CPA, CIRA, CTP, CFA, or other relevant professional certification.

Compensation & Benefits

• Merit-based employer.

Location

• Atlanta