Restructuring & Turnaround - National Technical Director

Description
About Alvarez & Marsal
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

About Our A&M Restructuring Group
From 2025, A&M Australia opened its Restructuring & Turnaround business offering and we now have a national team of highly skilled professionals situated throughout Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & Perth. We currently have 5 Registered Liquidators leading our R&T team, supported by a sizable team of insolvency professionals.

The R&T business has a strong focus on compliance and risk mitigation. We have developed a comprehensive framework to underpin this crucial and necessary part of our business. Going forward, we now need the services of a highly skilled insolvency professional fill the role of National Technical Director.

Role & Responsibilities
This is a part-time (3 days/week), non-client facing role. You will be working alongside the Managing Directors and Registered Liquidators within the R&T team and reporting directly to the Australian Head of R&T. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Ensuring R&T's compliance tools, policies and procedures remain current with Australia's insolvency laws and practice
• Oversee and facilitate staff training to ensure continual professional development of the R&T team of insolvency practitioners
• Manage the team of treasury (bookkeeping) personnel who support the R&T accounting compliance function

Qualifications & Experience
You will be a professionally qualified accountant (CA or CPA) with more than 10 years' experience in restructuring with a strong focus on formal insolvent administrations. You will also be required to be a professional member of ARITA (Australian Restructuring, Insolvency & Turnaround Association).

Prior experience in a technical capacity with a firm of insolvency practitioners would be highly advantageous. Other necessary experience and skills include:

• Strong understanding of Australia's insolvency laws (both legislative and case law)
• Strong understanding of the applicable professional standards (APES) and ARITA's COPP
• Keen interest in the legal technical detail of Australia's complex insolvency laws
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that enable you to prepare and facilitate internal staff training events and other professional development resources (such as internal newsletters)
• Good organisational skills and an ability to manage a team of bookkeeping staff and develop their understanding of insolvency laws & practice
• A desire to work collaboratively and contribute to the team environment
• An ability to mentor and develop junior insolvency professionals (including graduates)
• Familiarity with Turnkey IPS software is advantageous.

Inclusive Diversity

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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