Innovative Consultant -SMB Business Operations / Management
DALLAS, TXPosted 21 days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Cogent Analytics
Job overview
The Innovative Consultant - SMB Business Operations / Management at Cogent Analytics manages a portfolio of small business clients to drive financial and operational improvements, acting as a strategic coach and financial firefighter to create lasting impact.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing client relationships, delivering measurable financial improvements, implementing business solutions, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring timely administrative duties such as invoicing and reporting.
Compensation and benefits
The position starts as a 1099 contractor for at least 90 days with compensation based on billable client work and performance, with potential transition to a full-time W-2 role offering comprehensive benefits.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a minimum of 10 years consulting or equivalent experience with proven results, strong financial literacy, project management skills, ability to travel extensively, and proficiency in relevant software; business ownership or managing large budgets is preferred.
Career development
There is an opportunity to transition from contractor to full-time employee with benefits after a mutual evaluation period, offering growth within a mission-driven consulting firm.
Work environment and culture
Cogent Analytics values integrity, client-first mentality, collaboration, diversity, and a culture of challenging the status quo to improve results for clients and the company.
Company information
Cogent Analytics is a mission-driven consulting firm focused on supporting privately held businesses through strategic leadership and real transformation.
Team overview
The consultant works closely with internal teams including Performance Analysts, Accounting, Marketing, Recruiting, and Business Development Project Directors in a collaborative environment.
Job location and travel
This is a hybrid consulting role requiring about three days of domestic travel per week with remote work on non-travel days.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines hands-on client engagement with strategic leadership, requiring travel and offering significant earning potential tied to performance and project engagement.
Company overview
Cogent Analytics is a business management consulting firm that specializes in providing small to mid-sized businesses with strategic planning, operational efficiency, and financial management solutions. They generate revenue through consulting fees, offering services such as business analysis, project management, and growth strategy development. Founded in 2014, the company has a history of helping clients improve profitability and operational performance by leveraging data-driven insights and personalized consulting approaches. Their commitment to client success and sustainable growth has positioned them as a trusted advisor in the business consulting industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your extensive consulting or equivalent leadership experience, emphasizing your proven track record in driving operational and financial improvements for small business clients.
Focus on showcasing your skills in project management, client relationship leadership, financial literacy (including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis), and your ability to implement change management and coaching strategies.
Apply through multiple channels such as Cogent Analytics' corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the right hiring managers.
Leverage LinkedIn to connect with current Project Directors or team members in the SMB Business Operations division at Cogent Analytics; initiate conversations by referencing specific aspects of their client success stories or asking about the unique challenges of hybrid consulting roles.
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