Managing Director, Turnaround and Restructuring, RPM Partners
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Remote · Chicago, IL · Posted May 18, 2026
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Job Description
RPM Partners (www.rpmea.com) 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.
What it Means to Work for RPM Partners:
• You will have access to the breadth of resources and capabilities of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry
• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance
• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards
• We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions
• We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation
• Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work
What Work You Will be Responsible For:
• 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
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/Desired Qualifications/Credentials:
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
• CPA, CIRA, CTP, CFA, or other relevant professional certification
EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
About RPM Partners:
RPM Partners is a joint venture partner of Eisner Advisory Group, LLC, focused on global turnaround and restructuring services for financially and operationally distressed automotive supply chains.
About EisnerAmper:
EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.
Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com
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