Pinion · 1 week ago
Dairy Business Consultant
Ithaca, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expPinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. In this role, you’ll partner with growth-oriented dairy operations to deliver actionable insights and guide high-impact decisions, leveraging financial expertise and operational understanding.
AccountingConsultingWealth Management
Hiring Manager
Nachelle Kaughman
Responsibilities
Lead and manage client relationships with large dairy operations, serving as a trusted advisor
Provide strategic business consulting, including interpreting financial analysis and offering operational guidance
Facilitate clear communication between clients and internal teams, ensuring actionable insights
Guide clients through high-impact decisions, addressing financial, operational, and family/business partner dynamics
Collaborate across service lines (risk, tax, sustainability, etc.) to deliver integrated solutions
Support business development activities focused on client acquisition and retention
Leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency and scalability in client service delivery
Stay current on dairy market trends, regulations, and best practices to maintain industry expertise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Agribusiness, Finance, or related field
Advanced financial and operational analysis skills, including deep proficiency in Excel and accounting platforms (QuickBooks or equivalent)
Minimum 5 years of experience in business consulting, agribusiness advisory, agricultural lending, or related roles
Deep dairy industry experience required, with demonstrated ability to advise on complex operational and financial decisions
Proven ability to manage complex client relationships and deliver strategic recommendations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for navigating sensitive client dynamics
Analytical mindset with ability to synthesize data into actionable insights
Resilience and adaptability in high-pressure, high-impact decision-making environments
Comfort with technology platforms and automation tools to enhance client service delivery
Ability to evaluate complex scenarios and develop strategic solutions that balance financial and operational priorities
Preferred
Master's/MBA
Ability to bring existing client relationships or a book of business
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
401k/profit-sharing
Paid time off
Holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Paid leave
Company
Pinion
Pinion provides accounting and consulting services to the food and agriculture industries.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Grafton
Partner
Bill Penn
Partner
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