Farm & Food Business Consultant, Level 2

Good Roots

. Deliver billable client projects across business plan development, feasibility studies, bookkeeping, and related consulting services .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • Kansas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business consulting, financial reporting, and project management within the agriculture industry. Proficient in data analysis, financial statement preparation, and effective communication for client engagement.

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Business Consulting ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsQuickBooks ProficiencyFinancial Statement PreparationResearch Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudget CreationCash-Flow ManagementScenario Financial ModelingData AnalysisBusiness Plan DevelopmentBookkeeping PrinciplesMarket ResearchFinancial ReviewProject Management

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationAbility to Work IndependentlyCollaboration SkillsTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Google SuiteZoomSlackProject Management SoftwareQuickBooks

Industry Keywords

Agriculture IndustryFinancial ConsultingFeasibility StudiesUSDA Ag CensusBusiness Management Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver billable client projects across business plan development, feasibility studies, bookkeeping, and related consulting services
Enter data to support reorganization of clients' financial reporting systems
Prepare financial statements
Assist with budgets and cash-flow creation
Write narratives for business plans
Conduct market research and use external data to validate business plans, financial forecasts, and market assessments
Hold financial review meetings with clients
Learn Good Roots' consulting and bookkeeping processes through training and project shadowing
Assist with budgets, basic bookkeeping, feasibility studies, business plans, and scenario financial modeling
Manage assigned client work and begin working independently
Run financial report packages with basic analysis
Manage time, project tasks, priorities, and deadlines
Collaborate with managers, mentors, and distributed practice-area teams
Develop professional capacity and identify a career trajectory

Requirements

What you’ll need

2-3 years working in a business consulting capacity
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Experience working in a remote environment
Experience or knowledge of the farming and/or agriculture industry
Basic principles of business management, including components of financial statements
Highly proficient in Google Suite, Zoom, Slack, and project management software
Strong ability to learn from, follow, and develop written procedures
Experience using QuickBooks and understanding of basic bookkeeping principles
Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and logic tools
Ability to manage multiple client projects, team needs, and competing priorities
Research skills using reliable data sources, including the USDA Ag Census and other databases
Strong written communication skills for technical documents, persuasive narratives, and internal communication
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Dedicated productive and focused workspace

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Flexible work environment
Assigned official mentor for the first 6 months
Professional development opportunities
Merit-based and/or promotion-based pay increases
Opportunity to develop skills and confidence through challenging work
Dedicated training and self-guided training modules
Project shadowing and hands-on learning
1:1 manager support
Flexible collaboration in a fully distributed company