Portage Point Partners

Operationally focused advisory and interim management

Senior Vice President - Cross-Functional

Financial & Transaction AdvisoryConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-time$575k - $675k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from a top undergraduate program is required.
Be located or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, or New York.
Collaborate in the office four days per week and work at client sites as needed.
Have seven or more years of professional experience, including at least two years in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or restructuring at a top-tier firm, plus additional time advising, investing, or supporting stakeholders through a traditional or non-traditional path.
Demonstrate leadership in complex transformation, restructuring (in and out of court), and investment banking engagements, guiding clients and teams in dynamic environments.
Demonstrate expertise in financial modeling, including three-statement forecasts, thirteen-week cash flows, KPI dashboards, and complex ad hoc analysis.
Maintain engagement across Performance Improvement, Turnaround and Restructuring Services, and Office of the CFO workstreams through analysis, information requests, and presentation of strategic opportunities and insights.
Have written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills.
Have high attention to detail, responsiveness, and ownership.
Have a track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of comprehensive solutions to complex financial and operational challenges across the business lifecycle, including value creation, transformation, performance improvement, and bankruptcy preparation.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level executives, stakeholders, and key constituents while managing multiple workstreams, deliverables, and negotiations to ensure engagement success.
Assess organizational effectiveness and identify high-impact opportunities for operational improvement, value preservation, and strategic resource allocation.
Oversee liquidity management and case administration, including cash flow forecasting, bankruptcy reporting, and support for business and restructuring plan development.
Drive the creation of executive-level deliverables, including KPI dashboards, performance reports, board presentations, and investor communications, while cultivating a referral network of private equity, lending, legal, and industry relationships.
Coach and mentor junior team members.
Lead internal training and best-practice sharing.
Lead business development and client relationship efforts.
Lead talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives.
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive, and values-driven culture.

Salary Range: 575000 to 675000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

At Portage Point Partners (Portage Point), you are not a cog in a legacy machine, you are shaping strategy, influencing outcomes and being rewarded for driving impact. Backed by New Mountain Capital, Portage Point is recognized for accelerated growth and is consistently featured in rankings from Inc.5000, The Financial Times and Consulting Magazine. This recognition is a testament to our focus on excellence, intensity and pace and ability to attract blue chip talent committed to delivering best-in-class outcomes. Our cross-functional platform spans the full business lifecycle and offers middle market clients integrated solutions across Transaction Advisory Services (TAS), Valuations (VAL), Transaction Execution Services (TES), Office of the CFO (OCFO), Performance Improvement (PI), Interim Management (IM), Investment Banking (IB) and Turnaround & Restructuring Services (TRS).

The Cross-Functional (XFn) team is a game-changer in the professional services industry. Possessing industry agnostic expertise and services, the XFn team supports clients throughout every stage of the business and investment lifecycle, giving team members unparalleled access to key stakeholders and unfettered opportunities for professional growth.

The XFn Senior Vice President at Portage Point Partners represents a unique opportunity to assume a wide range of responsibilities and make a significant impact. This Senior Vice President is a client delivery leader with a proven track record and relevant network, central to managing strategy, financial, and operational engagements across our practice lines. The XFn Senior Vice President will report directly to executive leadership and oversee complex engagements in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will lead client relationship development, shape high-impact solutions, and ensure all deliverables meet the firm’s highest standards of quality and effectiveness. If you thrive in a high-performance culture and want to help build the future of a rapidly growing consultancy, this is the right role for you.

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of comprehensive solutions to complex financial and operational challenges across the business lifecycle, including value creation, transformation, performance improvement, and bankruptcy preparation
Build and maintain trusted relationships with C-level executives, stakeholders, and key constituents while managing multiple workstreams, deliverables, and negotiations to ensure engagement success
Assess organizational effectiveness and identify high-impact opportunities for operational improvement, value preservation, and strategic resource allocation
Oversee liquidity management and case administration, including cash flow forecasting, bankruptcy reporting, and support for business and restructuring plan development
Drive the creation of executive-level deliverables — KPI dashboards, performance reports, board presentations, and investor communications — while cultivating a robust referral network of private equity, lending, legal, and industry relationships
Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
Lead internal trainings and best practice sharing
Lead business development and client relationship efforts
Lead talent acquisition and firm-building initiatives
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive and values-driven culture

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from a top undergraduate program
Located or willing to relocate to Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles or New York
Invested in a team-based culture, motivated to collaborate in office four days per week and willing to work at client sites as needed
Seven plus years of professional experience, including at least two years in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or restructuring at a top-tier firm — plus additional time advising, investing, or supporting stakeholders through a traditional or non-traditional path
Proven leadership in complex transformation, restructuring (in and out of court), and investment banking engagements, guiding both clients and teams across dynamic environments
Expertise in financial modeling, including three-statement forecasts, thirteen-week cash flows, KPI dashboards, and complex ad hoc analysis
Strong interpersonal acumen, with a track record of building trust across all levels — from senior executives to frontline stakeholders — and consistently delivering above expectations
Active engagement across PI, TRS, and OCFO workstreams through analysis, information requests, and clear presentation of strategic opportunities and insights
Superior written and verbal communication skills, including executive-ready presentation and reporting skills
Proven ability to thrive in lean, fast-moving teams
High attention to detail, responsiveness and ownership mindset
Track record of success in high-pressure, client-facing environments

About the Company

Portage Point Partners

Operationally focused advisory and interim management

Portage Point Partners provides business advisory and interim management to help companies navigate complexity, transitions, and underperformance. Its team of operators and advisers diagnoses issues, develops practical plans, and leads execution during critical periods across finance, operations, and strategy. They differentiate themselves through hands-on operational execution and real-world leadership, covering performance improvement, transformation, and restructuring while aligning stakeholder interests. The goal is to restore performance and maximize value for owners, creditors, employees, and other stakeholders.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 2016

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