Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our restructuring and special situations advisory team at the Director level. The successful candidate will play a key role in advising companies, lenders, and stakeholders facing complex financial, operational, or strategic challenges.

This role involves leading and executing restructuring engagements, conducting financial and operational analyses, and supporting clients through periods of financial distress, liquidity challenges, and strategic transformation.

The position offers the opportunity to work directly with senior executives, lenders, legal advisors, and other key stakeholders on high-impact engagements.

Key Responsibilities

Engagement Leadership and Execution

- Lead and execute restructuring, turnaround, and financial advisory engagements
- Manage day-to-day project execution and coordinate engagement teams
- Develop financial analyses including:
- 13-week cash flow forecasts
- Liquidity and working capital assessments
- Scenario and sensitivity analyses
- Financial modelling and forecasting
- Prepare materials for stakeholder communications, including lender updates and board presentations
- Support engagements involving court-supervised restructuring processes under:
- Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act
- Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Financial and Operational Analysis

- Analyze historical financial performance and key business drivers
- Identify operational improvement opportunities and cost optimization initiatives
- Assess business viability and restructuring alternatives
- Evaluate covenant compliance and liquidity risks
- Support development of restructuring strategies and contingency plans

Stakeholder Coordination

- Work closely with client management teams, lenders, legal counsel, and other advisors
- Participate in meetings with secured lenders,



boards of directors, and investors
- Assist in preparing presentations and reports for key stakeholders
- Support negotiations and restructuring discussions among creditor groups

Team Leadership

- Supervise and mentor Associates and Senior Associates
- Review and oversee financial analysis and deliverables prepared by junior staff
- Ensure engagement timelines and quality standards are met
- Provide coaching and professional development support

Business Development and Practice Growth

- Assist in the preparation of proposals, pitch materials, and client presentations
- Contribute to business development initiatives and market outreach
- Develop relationships with lenders, legal advisors, and other restructuring professionals
- Support thought leadership initiatives and industry research

Qualifications

Education and Credentials

CPA, CA or equivalent professional designation preferred

Additional credentials considered an asset:

- CFA
- CBV
- CIRP
- MBA

Experience

- Approximately 5–8 years of relevant experience
- Experience in restructuring, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or audit
- Strong financial modelling and analytical capabilities
- Approximately 8–12+ years of relevant experience
- Demonstrated experience leading complex engagements
- Significant client-facing experience with senior stakeholders
- Exposure to distressed situations and multi-party negotiations

Technical Skills





- Advanced Excel financial modelling
- Cash flow forecasting and liquidity management
- Financial statement analysis
- Strong written and presentation skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information into clear insights

Core Competencies

- Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills
- Robust attention to detail and professional judgment
- Ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams

What We Offer

- Exposure to complex, high-profile restructuring engagements
- Opportunities to work directly with senior executives and lenders
- A collaborative and entrepreneurial professional environment
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
- Opportunities for career advancement within a growing advisory practice

Ethos Advisory Services Ltd. offers the opportunity to lead with integrity and contribute meaningfully to a respected insolvency practice.

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: $125,000.00-$150,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Work from home
- Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (Toronto District)

📌 Director, Restructuring, Turnaround & Special Situations Advisory (Toronto)
🏢 Ethos Advisory
📍 Toronto