Farm Business Consultant

Duties

• Assist the Member to complete a full set of production and financial records for each year
• Complete periodic visits with the Member to update information
• Prepare tax plan annually
• Establish effective work processes with support staff
• Prepare income and payroll tax returns
• Produce analysis reports annually
• Generate revenue for FBFM to support your office
• Build and maintain relationships with the Members through delivering outstanding service
• Collect information about the member’s farm through detailed production and financial records
• Analyze and interpret data to unearth weaknesses, and assist to comprehend the causes, and identify solutions
• Aid with income tax planning and preparation
• Assist with farm succession planning, estate planning, diversification, and expansion
• Research and stay updated with relevant developments in agriculture, tax, and business
• Collaborate with other professionals (i.e., other FBFM staff, lenders, attorneys, ag finance professionals)
• Conduct recruiting activities to enroll new Members
• Provide members with all services provided by FBFM
• Participate in continuing education efforts to maintain a high level of proficiency in technical subject matter areas relating to the job responsibilities
• Schedule tasks accordingly to meet deadlines

Qualifications

• Analytical skills to grasp distinctive points of business strength and improvement
• Strong attention to detail
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem solving and analytical skills
• A self-starter who can manage time wisely and work under limited supervision
• The desire to work with farm families on business and tax matters
• The ability to handle a heavy workload from November through April
• Communication skills to explain their recommendations in confident conversation that others can easily understand
• Computer skills to be adept at using software tools to analyze financial & production data and prepare tax returns
• The ability to work effectively in a professional workplace
• Detail oriented to properly complete production, financial and tax documents
• Math skills to properly complete production, financial and tax documents
• Willingness to work longer hours in fall and winter with more flexibility in other seasons