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Overview

This role of Director of Operational Excellence is based remotely, requiring residence within the Greater New York City area and entails up to 30% travel throughout the Northeast. The position offers a competitive base salary complemented by bonuses and long-term incentive opportunities. The successful candidate will spearhead enterprise-level performance enhancement projects across a regional portfolio of firms, aiming to boost EBITDA, expand margins, enhance cash flow, and increase overall operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Drive transformation and operational excellence initiatives targeting profitability, working capital, cash conversion, and margin improvements.
Analyze business performance to detect foundational issues and deploy lasting solutions that significantly improve financial outcomes.
Collaborate closely with senior leaders, partner executives, and COOs to ensure accountability, execute strategies effectively, and increase enterprise value.
Lead change efforts including operating model redesign, finance process transformation, workforce efficiency, technology adoption, and performance management enhancements.
Utilize strong analytical and profit & loss management skills to guide strategic and operational decision-making.

Candidate Profile

Over eight years' experience in management consulting, operational/business transformation, performance enhancement, or senior operations leadership.
Proven history of delivering measurable improvements in EBITDA, margin, productivity, or working capital.
Deep expertise in P&L management and the operational dynamics within service-based businesses.
Success driving initiatives from initial diagnosis through strategy formulation to implementation and sustaining positive results.
Ability to influence top executives and stakeholders effectively without formal reporting lines.

Preferred Background

Experience with firms such as Alvarez & Marsal, AlixPartners, FTI Consulting, Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, MBB, or equivalent consultancies.
Background in private equity operational groups, portfolio operations, or value creation teams.
Work experience in professional services sectors including accounting, legal, consulting, or advisory firms.
Roles involving operational excellence, business transformation, practice management, or portfolio operations leadership.

Opportunity Highlights

Accountability for enhancing enterprise-wide value and profitability in an expanding platform.
Engagement with consulting-level challenges coupled with long-term ownership of implementation.
Close interaction with executive leadership and key organizational decision-makers.
Chance to influence and develop operational best practices across multiple firms.
A wide-ranging scope encompassing operations, finance, strategy, technology integration, and organizational effectiveness.

Director of Operational Excellence