Advisor | Farm Service Agency Programs

Do you enjoy moving beyond identifying problems to identifying solutions? Are you an expert in payment eligibility and payment limitations through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA)? The Farm Program Services (FPS) team at Pinion is seeking an Advisor to work primarily on FSA related projects.

Pinion serves the country as the leading food and ag advisory and accounting firm. From commodity operations, permanent and specialty crops, conservation programs, dairy and livestock operations, and cooperatives - we provide farmers and ranchers with guidance and advisory surrounding USDA policies and program regulations, operations structuring or changes, payment limitations, audits and eligibility compliance.

Our values are a guidepost for how we relate to the people we work with - collaborative, engaged, and joy-filled. We are looking for a Program Leader to join our team who embraces our values of:

• Collaboration. Share experiences, create growth, and innovate together
• Exploration. Be tenacious and curious, discover possibilities and create solutions
• Initiative. Act. Move with intention and agility, always eager to capitalize on opportunities and lead change

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide farmer and rancher clients with expert-level technical knowledge and consultation in regard to USDA programs, with specialization in payment limitation regulation
• Identify compliance issues and design solutions that positively impact the client’s bottom line
• Provide initial analysis of each assigned project, scoping the project with external and internal partners and ensuring its efficient, profitable, and timely completion
• Build and maintain effective and trusting client relationships, looking for opportunities to expand services and increase efficiency
• Act as a representative in administrative appeals with the USDA
• Monitor FSA updates and communications and ensure internal and external stakeholders are kept informed of changes

What you will need to be successful:

• Proven expertise in USDA/FSA programs, ideally in an advisory capacity
• Bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences, agribusiness, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred)
• Deep experience with payment limitation programs
• Well-versed in FSA regulations, policies, and programs
• Strong understanding of agricultural operations and practices
• Ability to interact with clients with both a compliance and consulting mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in data analysis and report writing
• Technologically savvy with proficiency in MS Office and project management tools

What’s in it for you:

• Opportunity to assist farmers and ranchers obtain their goals while maintaining USDA program compliance.
• Remote, hybrid, and in-office work environments
• People-centered culture with fun as part of our core firm values
• Robust training and development program designed to help you embrace your distinct abilities and use them to grow yourself and the firm

Pinion offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401k/profit-sharing, holidays, flexible work arrangements, and paid leave.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $120,000.

Remote Eligibility: This position is US - Remote Eligible. The role may include occasional work at a Pinion office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the firm and/or your supervisor. While the position is Remote Eligible, you must live in a state where Pinion has a registered entity and is actively hiring. Click here for the up-to-date list of excluded states. This list is continuously evolving, so please check the list periodically if the state you live in is on the exclusion list.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

Application Deadline

6/28/2024