We are a boutique advisory firm specializing in complex corporate restructurings, turnaround situations, and special situations mandates. We are seeking a senior restructuring and advisory professional to join our team as Managing Director and play a key leadership role in client delivery, market development, and practice growth.

This is a senior client-facing leadership role for an accomplished professional who can originate and lead complex mandates, advise boards and senior stakeholders, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s strategic growth. The successful candidate will lead engagements involving financial restructuring, operational improvement, liquidity management, stakeholder negotiations, distressed M&A;, and special situations advisory.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead complex restructuring, turnaround, performance improvement, and special situations engagements from origination through execution
- Provide senior oversight and strategic direction on the preparation of:

o 13-week cash flow forecasts o Business viability assessments o Independent Business Reviews (IBRs) o Liquidity analyses o Stakeholder reporting packages
- Lead or advise on court-supervised processes under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) and the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA)
- Serve as a trusted senior advisor to Monitors, Trustees, Receivers, lenders, legal counsel, boards, and executive leadership teams
- Advise boards, lenders, investors, and executive teams on:

o Capital restructuring alternatives o Distressed refinancing options o Debt restructuring negotiations o DIP financing processes o Asset sale strategies and SISP processes
- Lead distressed M&A; and special situations transactions, including sale processes, refinancing initiatives, and stakeholder negotiations
- Translate complex financial, operational, and legal considerations into practical recommendations for senior decision-maker
- Direct financial analysis across performance, working capital, covenant compliance,



liquidity, profitability, and enterprise value drivers
- Identify and prioritize operational improvement, cash preservation, and value stabilization opportunities
- Guide cost reduction, liquidity enhancement, and turnaround execution initiatives in partnership with clients and stakeholders
- Challenge management forecasts, business plans, assumptions, and restructuring alternatives with sound commercial judgment
- Originate, develop, and maintain senior relationships with referral sources, clients, and market participants, including:

o Banks and private credit funds o Legal Counsel o Private equity firms o CROs and interim executives
- Lead business development efforts, including pitch strategy, proposal development, mandate scoping, and fee discussions
- Enhance the firm’s market presence through thought leadership, speaking opportunities, referral relationships, and sector visibility
- Contribute to annual revenue growth, pipeline development, client retention, and the strategic direction of the restructuring advisory practice
- Lead and develop engagement teams, including Directors, Managers, Senior Associates, and Analysts
- Set engagement priorities, review deliverables, and ensure consistently high-quality work product
- Mentor and coach professionals, providing clear feedback, development guidance, and leadership by example
- Build team capability and support recruiting, retention, and talent development within the advisory practice

Qualifications

- CPA, CA strongly preferred
- · CFA, CBV, CIRP, CTP, or MBA considered strong assets
- 12–20+ years of relevant restructuring, insolvency, transaction advisory,



corporate finance, or special situations experience
- Extensive experience leading restructuring, insolvency, turnaround, transaction advisory, or special situations mandates
- Established credibility advising secured lenders, borrowers, boards, investors, legal counsel, and senior management teams
- Experience with court-supervised and informal restructuring processes under CCAA/BIA strongly preferred
- Strong technical foundation in financial modelling, liquidity forecasting, valuation, and restructuring alternatives
- Experience in distressed or special situations environments
- Advanced Excel financial modelling
- Cash flow forecasting
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Valuation fundamentals
- Knowledge of Canadian insolvency frameworks
- PowerPoint and report writing proficiency
- Robust executive presence
- · Sound commercial judgment
- Ability to operate in distressed, high-pressure environments
- Stakeholder negotiation skills
- Clear, concise written communication
- High ethical and professional standards

If you are a strategic thinker who thrives in complex, high-stakes environments and is ready to play a leadership role in significant restructuring mandates, we invite you to apply. Our Firm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace in compliance with AODA legislation. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used in the initial screening of applications as part of our recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $175,000.00-$185,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)

📌 Managing Director - Restructuring, Turnaround & Special Situations Advisory (Toronto)
🏢 Goldhar u0026 Associates
📍 Toronto