Vice President, Cross-Functional

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive solutions to complex financial and operational challenges across the business lifecycle — including value creation, transformation, performance improvement, and bankruptcy execution
• Build trusted relationships with C-level executives and stakeholders, supporting critical engagements through analysis, strategic guidance, and clear communication
• Manage execution of deliverable workflows alongside Portage Point teams, overseeing liquidity management, case administration, reporting packages and restructuring plan development
• Identify high-impact opportunities through assessment of organizational effectiveness and reallocate resources to initiatives with the highest risk-adjusted return
• Create streamlined processes, dynamic KPI reporting tools, and board-ready presentations while leading key meetings and constituent communications
• Provide coaching and mentorship to junior team members
• Support internal trainings and best practice sharing
• Support business development and client relationship efforts
• Support 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
• Five plus years of professional experience, including a minimum of two years in investment banking, consulting, private equity, or restructuring at a top-tier firm
• Proven ability to build trust across stakeholder levels — from senior executives to frontline operators — and consistently deliver strategic, high-impact outcomes
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including three-statement forecasts, thirteen-week cash flows, dynamic KPI reporting, and complex ad hoc analyses — or a demonstrated capacity to ramp quickly
• Direct leadership of client and internal teams across PI, TRS, IB, and OCFO workstreams, driving analysis, synthesizing findings, and communicating actionable insights
• Strong interpersonal maturity with an ability to navigate dynamic environments and represent Portage Point with credibility, professionalism, and client-first execution
• 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