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Managing Director

Leadenhall Search & Selection
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/15/2026 CLOSED ON 3/15/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Director position at Leadenhall Search & Selection?

We are conducting a confidential search on behalf of a leading Turnaround and Restructuring firm headquartered in the Midwest. Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized organization seeking to strengthen their Chicago office with a senior leadership hire within their Turnaround & Restructuring / Performance Improvement practice (10 years’ experience). This individual will join a growing and high-performing restructuring team that has achieved strong success and sustained momentum in recent years.


The ideal candidate we are targeting will be from a larger organisation such as the Big 4 or smaller specialised T&R organisations.


Responsibilities

  • An entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative character is required.
  • Develop deep expertise in complex financial restructurings, distressed M&A, and operational turnarounds, 13-week cash flows, Chapter 7/11 and liquidity management.
  • Work across a number of industries such as Manufacturing, Technology, Transport, Consumer, Energy and Healthcare e.tc.
  • Have a strong book of business ($500,000 ) and immediate network of contacts in the space.
  • Interface with clients to discover their business challenges with the expectation of travel, dependant on the client.
  • Perform quantitative and observational data analyses for turnaround, restructuring or bankruptcy situations.
  • Create and present client recommendations.


Qualifications


  • CPA/CFA/CTP qualifications are preferable however not required
  • 10 years of Restructuring/Corporate Finance/Accounting
  • Strong analytical, communication and quantitative skills
  • Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel and relevant financial modelling programmes
  • Strong presentation and communication skills


Package offerings:

They offer a very competitive base salary plus a target bonus incentive as well and new business generated incentives, which falls under their Total Compensation Philosophy. Additionally, they offer comprehensive benefit plans, including healthcare/dental/vision, paid vacation/sick time, paid holidays, 401k, allowance for professional development, and more! We can discuss the details of this over a confidential call.

Salary : $250,000 - $320,000

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