Innovative Consultant -SMB Business Operations / Management Fall 2026

Manage a portfolio of 5–6 small business clients in a hybrid model. You’ll act as a financial firefighter and strategic coach, driving urgent change, real results, and lasting impact where it matters most.

Cogent Analytics is seeking leaders ready to rescue and grow clients financially and organizationally. This is a hands-on, client-facing role for high-performance individuals who want to lead from the front, drive client performance, and improve client liquidity for small business owners across the US.

You’ll start by mastering Cogent methodology and client approach, then quickly move to support our clients in driving financial improvement by executing proper operational and sales methods. As an Innovative Project Director, you'll act as Co-CEO, rolling up your sleeves to drive change with our clients and collaborating with your internal team (PATs, Accounting, Marketing, Recruiting, and BD PD). You will drive urgency with our clients to help drive behavior and organizational change, and will improve clients' businesses through monitoring KPIs and finances.

Travel Expectations

This is a hybrid consulting model that requires approximately 3 days of domestic travel per week. You will work remotely with clients on non-travel days.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Professional proficiency in English and Spanish is required to conduct client meetings, communicate recommendations, and support implementation with English- and Spanish-speaking business owners and employees.