Full-Time
Managing Director
Turnaround & Restructuring Services
Portage Point Partners
201-500 employees
Operationally focused advisory and interim management
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
Hybrid
Four days in the office per week required; work at client sites as needed.
Bachelor's
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- A bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program.
- Located in or willing to relocate to Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Nashville, New York, Palm Beach or Philadelphia.
- Willing to collaborate in the office four days per week and work at client sites as needed.
- Significant experience in strategic, financial or operational consulting, investment banking, restructuring or distressed situations, private equity, lending and/or industry roles.
- Proven leadership in delivering high-value work that exceeds client expectations.
- Demonstrated capability in developing new business transformation, restructuring and interim management engagements.
- Deep experience supervising other professionals and motivating, developing and bringing out the best in others through clear direction, coaching and mentoring.
- Mastery of financial modeling, including reviewing three-statement models, 13-week cash flows, dynamic key performance indicator packages and complex ad hoc analysis.
- Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills.
- Ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams.
- High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership.
- Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments.
- Work directly with senior personnel at Portage Point and clients to develop comprehensive solutions to complex operational and financial challenges across the business lifecycle, including formulating and implementing value-creation and business-transformation plans, contingency planning, and bankruptcy preparation and execution.
- Work with the Portage Point team from Associates through Managing Directors to lead execution of all deliverable workflows.
- Assess organizational and individual structures and effectiveness.
- Oversee liquidity management, including cash-flow forecasting, treasury operations and stakeholder communications; case administration, including filing preparation, bankruptcy reporting, claims support and plan support; and the development and formulation of business and restructuring plans.
- Identify areas for operational improvement and cost reduction.
- Review detailed financial projections and business plans.
- Review executive reporting packages, including key performance indicators, financial performance, budgets, board presentations and stakeholder presentations.
- Structure and incorporate streamlined processes to improve efficiencies.
- Identify and reallocate resources to operational, growth, financial and strategic initiatives with the highest risk-adjusted return.
- Present key performance indicators, financial performance, budgets, board presentations and stakeholder presentations.
- Lead operational, financial and management meetings and key constituent communications and negotiations.
- Contribute to project origination and sales, including pitching to or partnering with senior executives, private equity firms, lenders, lawyers and related buyers.
- Advise clients and make decisions by synthesizing core business drivers, situational analyses and underlying complexity to maximize value.
- Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members.
- Lead or support internal training and best-practice sharing.
- Lead business-development and client-relationship efforts.
- Lead talent-acquisition and firm-building initiatives.
- Contribute to creating a high-performing and inclusive culture.
Portage Point Partners provides business advisory and interim management to companies facing complexity, transitions, or underperformance. Its team leads hands-on operational work to diagnose issues, design practical plans, and run the organization during critical periods to improve performance and execute transformations, including financial restructurings. The firm differentiates itself with strong operational execution and real-world leadership across performance improvement, transformation, and restructuring, aligning stakeholder interests. Its goal is to help clients navigate difficult transitions, restore performance, and maximize value for owners, creditors, employees, and other stakeholders.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2016
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Portage Point ranked No. 880 in the 2026 Inc. 5000 after 400% growth.
- Crain’s Chicago Business ranked Portage Point No. 24 on its 2026 Fast 50.
- New hires in January, February, and May 2026 expand advisory, PI, and banking coverage.
What critics are saying
- West Marine’s Chapter 11 and Bitcoin Depot’s restructuring concentrate revenue in distressed work.
- Morton Bouchard’s lawsuit against Portage Point keeps reputational and legal overhang alive into 2026.
- If restructuring volumes slow in 2027, growth stalls and lender-driven competitors win mandates.
What makes Portage Point Partners unique
- New Mountain Capital deepened ownership in May 2026, validating Portage Point’s integrated platform.
- Portage Point combines advisory, interim management, and investment banking under one middle-market brand.
- Executives like Adam Pollak and Art Djavairian add operational and technology-led execution depth.
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↑ 36%Portage Point Partners has been ranked No. 880 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies, marking its sixth consecutive year of recognition. The Chicago-based advisory, interim management and investment banking firm climbed nearly 1,000 spots from No. 1,834 in 2025. The firm achieved nearly 400% three-year revenue growth. The ranking places Portage Point in the top 20% of honorees nationwide. To qualify for the Inc. 5000, companies must demonstrate revenue growth from 2022 to 2025, with minimum revenues of $100,000 in 2022 and $2 million in 2025. The median three-year revenue growth rate amongst all 5,000 companies was 130%. Portage Point focuses on serving middle market clients with transaction advisory, valuations, interim management and financial restructuring services.
Portage Point ranks on Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 2026. Portage Point Partners has been named to Crain's Chicago Business Fast 50 for 2026, earning the #24 spot among the fastest-growing companies in the Chicago area. The Fast 50 recognizes companies that have achieved outstanding revenue growth over a five-year period. Inclusion on the list places Portage Point among a select group of high-growth businesses helping drive momentum across the Chicago business community and beyond. "Over the past five years, Portage Point has deliberately built a differentiated platform designed to help clients navigate complexity, accelerate decision making and drive superior outcomes. Recognition by Crains reflects the strength of our integrated model, the caliber of our professionals and the trust clients place in us during critical periods of growth, transition and transformation," said Matthew Ray, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Portage Point. "As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding our capabilities, investing in exceptional talent and technology and further strengthening our position as a trusted partner to companies across the investment lifecycle." More about Crain's and the fastest growing companies. Methodology. Crain's Fast 50 ranks qualifying companies based on revenue growth over the preceding five-year period. Eligible companies must be headquartered in the Chicago area and meet Crain's revenue, ownership and operating criteria. About Crain's. Crain's Chicago Business delivers news, analysis and insight on the companies, leaders and issues shaping the metropolitan Chicago business community. Through its digital coverage, weekly business publication, data products and events, Crain's serves decision-makers across the private and public sectors with timely, relevant coverage of the region's economy. Investment Banking Services are offered through Triple P Securities, LLC. Member FINRA SIPC. Firm details on FINRAs BrokerCheck.
Portage Point advises West Marine in its Chapter 11 restructuring. Portage Point Partners is serving as investment banker to West Marine, Inc. (West Marine or the Company), the nation's leading omni-channel provider of marine aftermarket products, in connection with the Company's voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings filed in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The engagement supports West Marine's effort to delever its capital structure, market its assets, preserve operational continuity and position the Company for long-term success. Founded in 1968, West Marine grew from a small rope business in California into the nation's premier retailer of marine parts, accessories and safety gear. It now operates approximately 200 retail locations across 34 states and Puerto Rico. In recent years, the Company experienced persistent headwinds that placed continued pressure on its operations and capital structure necessitating a proactive financial and operational restructuring. West Marine entered Chapter 11 with the support of a substantial majority of its key financial stakeholders, having executed a Restructuring Support Agreement (RSA) prior to filing. The Company has secured access to cash collateral and new exit financing commitments from its secured lenders to fund ordinary course operations throughout the Chapter 11 process. This engagement underscores Portage Point's deep investment banking expertise in complex restructurings and reflects the team's ability to deliver support during complex, time-sensitive situations. Learn more about its Investment Banking practice. Disclaimer Investing in securities involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. The value of investments can go down as well as up, and investors may not get back the full amount originally invested. Past performance is not indicative of future results. All investments carry some degree of risk, including the potential for loss of principal. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase or sell securities. Investors should seek advice from a qualified financial advisor and conduct their own research and due diligence before making any investment decisions. Investment Banking Services are offered through Triple P Securities, LLC. Member FINRA SIPC. Firm details on FINRAs BrokerCheck.
Portage Point Partners, an advisory and investment banking firm, has announced an expanded partnership with New Mountain Capital, which increases the investment firm's ownership stake. The deal builds on New Mountain's initial minority investment in September 2024. New Mountain Capital, which manages approximately $60 billion in assets, is deepening its commitment to Portage Point's platform integrating advisory, operational and financial capabilities. The partnership will focus on investing in talent and advancing technology-led solutions. Portage Point also appointed Robert Rourke, former President of L.E.K. Consulting for the Americas, to its board of directors. Rourke brings over 35 years of operational experience in professional services and joins existing board members including founder Matthew Ray and New Mountain's Harris Kealey and Nikhil Devulapalli.
Portage Point Partners expands partnership with New Mountain Capital. Up next. Published on 04 May 2026 New leadership joins Portage Point in strategic partnership growth. * Portage Point Partners announces an expanded partnership with New Mountain Capital. * Robert Rourke has joined the board of directors at Portage Point Partners. * The partnership aims to enhance strategic growth initiatives. Portage Point Partners has announced an expanded partnership with New Mountain Capital aimed at bolstering its strategic growth initiatives. This development comes as part of a broader effort to enhance investment opportunities and operational capabilities. The integration of new leadership is expected to play a crucial role in guiding the company's direction and performance. In conjunction with this partnership expansion, Robert Rourke has been welcomed to the board of directors at Portage Point Partners. Rourke's experience is anticipated to bring valuable insights and expertise, further strengthening the organization's leadership. The firm's expansion and leadership changes reflect a commitment to fostering growth in the competitive financial landscape. The collaboration between Portage Point Partners and New Mountain Capital underscores a shared vision for growth and innovation in the financial sector. With new board leadership, the partnership is poised to leverage combined resources effectively. As these changes take place, the focus remains on driving impactful strategies for long-term success.