Financial Literacy Course Instructor (Contract)

Ambrook’s mission is to help family-run American businesses become more profitable and resilient.

From record-breaking droughts to rising input costs and unpredictable markets, operators across American agriculture and industry are navigating increasing pressure — much of it driven by a changing climate and economy. Many of the best long-term investments — like water-efficient irrigation or improved grazing rotations — support both the land and the bottom line. But even when the payoff is clear, these changes often require upfront capital and financial clarity that’s hard to come by.

With fragmented records and outdated tools, business owners can’t easily see what’s working — let alone prove viability to a lender, partner, or the next generation.

Ambrook is rebuilding the financial infrastructure that independent operators rely on.

We replace paperwork and legacy systems with modern tools for accounting, banking, invoicing and spending — built for people who spend more time in the field than in the office. Our platform gives producers the financial clarity they need to make confident investments in their land, their operation, and their future.

Our customers are the backbone of the real economy — stewards of land, labor, and legacy. When they can invest in ways that make their businesses stronger and more durable, they become a force for generational resilience across America.

We’re starting with farmers and ranchers across the country — helping them keep the family business in the family and make decisions that stand the test of time.

We’re a Series A startup backed by top investors (Thrive Capital, Dylan Field, Homebrew, Designer Fund, BoxGroup, and more) and are looking for early team members who are looking to untangle the knotted intersection between American industry, climate, and the economy.

Learn more about our mission and what it’s like to work with us.

Ambrook is seeking a contractor to design and deliver a 6-part financial literacy course tailored to farmers and agricultural producers. The course will introduce participants to core accounting and bookkeeping concepts – such as accounts receivable/payable, cash flow management, and managerial accounting – while guiding them in applying these skills directly within the Ambrook platform.

This role combines curriculum development with live instruction, including structured lessons, workshops, and office hours to support hands-on learning.

• Curriculum Design: Develop a 6-part course covering fundamental accounting and bookkeeping topics for farmers, with a strong emphasis on practical application.

• Instruction: Deliver engaging, accessible sessions (virtual) that teach accounting principles in plain language and demonstrate workflows in Ambrook.

• Workshops & Office Hours: Host interactive workshops and provide regular office hours to answer participant questions, troubleshoot issues, and reinforce learning.

• Customization for Agriculture: Tailor materials to the realities of farm business management (e.g., seasonality, input costs, revenue variability, financing).

• Learning Materials: Create supporting resources (slides, handouts, guides) to help participants reference key concepts after the course.

• Feedback & Iteration: Gather participant feedback and refine curriculum over time for clarity, effectiveness, and usability.
  

• Strong background in accounting, bookkeeping, or financial management, ideally with experience in small business or agricultural contexts.

• Experience designing and teaching financial literacy or accounting curricula to non-financial audiences.

• Ability to explain complex financial concepts in clear, farmer-friendly language.

• Familiarity with accounts receivable/payable, cash flow forecasting, and managerial accounting.

• Bonus: Experience with Ambrook or other farm financial software.

• Course delivery over 4 months, with six structured lessons, workshops between modules, and designated office hours.

• Estimated 5 hours/week including preparation, delivery, and office hours (to be scoped with Ambrook team).

Session 1: Introduction to Farm Finances

• Understanding the role of financial management in running a farm business

• Overview of bookkeeping vs. accounting

• Navigating Ambrook as your financial hub
  

Session 2: Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable (AR/AP)

• Tracking customer payments and vendor bills

• Managing cash inflows and outflows

• Using Ambrook to record and reconcile AR/AP
  

Session 3: Budgeting & Cash Flow Management

• Building a farm budget with seasonal considerations

• Tracking income and expenses against plan

• Setting up cash flow forecasts in Ambrook
  

Session 4: Managerial Accounting Basics

• Cost tracking and allocation (inputs, labor, equipment)

• Break-even analysis and decision-making

• Leveraging Ambrook reports for operational insights
  

Session 5: Financial Statements & Analysis

• Reading and interpreting the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement

• Connecting farm operations to financial performance

• Generating reports in Ambrook for better visibility
  

Session 6: Applying It All – Farm Business Decision-Making

• Pulling together accounting concepts for strategic choices

• Case study: evaluating whether you should invest in a farm project using Ambrook

• Setting up ongoing financial practices and workflows
  

Between Sessions

• Workshops: Deeper dives into topics (e.g., categorizing expenses, analyzing margins)

• Office Hours: Open Q&A to address participant-specific challenges in Ambrook