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Restructuring Consulting Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Consulting CFO

Irvine, CA · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

The Consulting CFO will oversee high-level financial strategy, lead client finance departments ... Guide clients through entity formation, restructuring, mergers, and large-scale expansions. Oversee ...

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How much do restructuring consulting jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for restructuring consulting in California is $147,260.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $118,400.00 and $172,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Restructuring Consulting position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Restructuring Consulting, you need strong financial analysis, problem-solving abilities, and a background in finance, accounting, or business, often supported by a relevant degree or professional qualification (e.g., CPA, CFA, MBA). Experience with financial modeling tools, data analysis software (such as Excel or Tableau), and knowledge of restructuring frameworks and insolvency laws is vital. Excellent communication, negotiation skills, and the ability to manage stakeholder relationships under pressure set standout consultants apart. These skills are critical for developing effective restructuring strategies, guiding clients through complex financial challenges, and achieving successful organizational turnarounds.

What is a Restructuring Consulting job?

A Restructuring Consulting job involves advising companies facing financial distress, operational challenges, or strategic transitions. Consultants work with businesses to improve financial stability, optimize operations, manage debt, and explore restructuring options like mergers, acquisitions, or bankruptcy proceedings. Their goal is to enhance business performance and ensure long-term sustainability. Responsibilities may include financial analysis, stakeholder negotiations, and implementing turnaround strategies.

What kinds of projects and clients do restructuring consultants typically work with?

Restructuring consultants usually engage with companies experiencing financial distress, operational inefficiencies, or significant organizational change, including both small businesses and large corporations. Typical projects can involve turnaround management, debt restructuring, mergers and acquisitions support, or helping companies navigate bankruptcy processes. Consultants often work closely with senior executives, creditors, legal advisors, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement actionable solutions. Due to the high-stakes nature of the work, you’ll frequently be involved in fast-paced environments that require adaptability and analytical rigor, providing valuable experience for career advancement in corporate finance or management consulting.

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Director, Corporate Finance and Restructuring

Armaninollp

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago


Job description

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.

Armanino is proud to beAmong the top 20 Largest Firms in the Nationand one of theBest Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work. That's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

We're seeking a dynamic Director to join our Corporate Finance & Restructuring team - someone with an entrepreneurial drive and deep experience across special situations, M&A, and corporate advisory. The ideal candidate brings a boutique investment banking mindset, thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment, and can originate and execute transactions from end to end.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute engagements across corporate recovery, restructuring, distressed M&A, and special situations (including Chapter 11, receiverships, Article 9 sales, and out-of-court transactions)Analyze client business plans, debt capacity, competitive positioning and strategy, key-contracts and relationships, and regulatory considerations

  • Develop turnaround strategies with contingencies to assist with client initiatives and identify/evaluate potential restructuring/financing alternatives

  • Apply operational business experience along with accounting, finance, and analytical skills to various client situations and practice disciplines including, but not limited to, asset identification and monetization, creditor negotiation and settlement, financial modeling, financial statements and projections assessments, business plan evaluations, and project management

  • Drive development of integrated financial modeling/projections, cash flow forecasts, business plans, financial models, and other support as needed

  • Perform financial reviews and provide implementation services for liquidations, bankruptcy and receiverships

  • Responsible for hands on management of project teams, including directing other team members, and managing outside professionals involved in the engagement and client personnel

  • Apply project management skills to ensure projects are scoped properly, appropriate priorities are established, implementation plans are developed and executed, and projects meet client expectations

  • Proactively lead business development efforts and initiatives by instigating and managing marketing activities

  • Prepare reports, written analyses, presentations, quantitative exhibits, and other client deliverables regarding project scope and/or results of work performed

  • Lead, mentor and professionally develop team members, actively participating in the career advisory and performance review process. Provide knowledgeable guidance and direction to associates in the development of intricate financial models and other analyses

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field of study

  • Minimum of 10 years experience in investment banking, restructuring advisory, or special situations (preferably within a boutique or middle-market firm)

  • Demonstrated track record of business development and transaction sourcing, with established relationships among lenders, investors, attorneys, and restructuring professionals

  • In-depth understanding of financial or independent business reviews, corporate recoveries, restructurings, debt advisory, turnarounds, workout negotiations, sell side advisory and distressed sale transactions; and/or insolvencies, exit strategies, managed liquidations, receiverships, collateral monitoring and bankruptcy services

  • Flexibility to work from home while collaborating in person half the time.

"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition's knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. For Colorado residents, Illinois residents, Washington residents, New York residents, and California residents, the compensation range for this position: $175,000 - $300,000. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision

  • Generous PTO plan and paid sick time

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • 401K with Profit Sharing

  • Wellness program

  • Generous parental leave

  • 11 paid holidays

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

To view our Consumer Notice at Collection for job applicants, please visit: https://www.armanino.com/terms/ccpa-employee-notice/

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