General Manager

Posted Apr 30

About Agroforestry Partners

Agroforestry Partners (“AP”) is the leading financial solutions provider for agroforestry systems development in North America. AP aims to provide a win/win/win solution for landowners, investors, and the planet in converting monoculture farmland to land with an agroforestry system. AP was formed as a partnership in 2022 by Cargill, Walnut Level Capital and Propagate. In September, AP was part of the team led by the Nature Conservancy awarded a $60mm grant through the USDA backed Climate-Smart Commodities Program.

Agroforestry Partners is firmly dedicated to promoting equity in all aspects of our policies, practices, and programs. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as people of color, women, LGBTQ, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. To ensure equal opportunity, we will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application process, job performance, and other employment benefits. For any accommodation requests, please reach out to us at hiring@propagateag.com

About This Role

This role will serve as a critical intermediary among the operating Partners, landowners, and investors. This person will play an important role in handling landowner and investor deliverables and helping manage the audit and tax reporting processes. This person would have an opportunity to create additional farmland financing solutions based on available national, state and local incentives. This role will report directly to Charlie Antrim, Managing Partner of Agroforestry Partners and CIO of Walnut Level Capital, and Ethan Steinberg, CEO of Propagate.

This Role Reports To

  • This role will report directly to Charlie Antrim, managing partner of AP and CIO of Walnut Level Capital, and Ethan Steinberg, CEO of Propagate.
  • You will be the first full-time hire at the organization and will partner with team members from Propagate to push initiatives forward.

Requirements

  • 4+ years working in Accounting/Finance or in a GM role with an entrepreneurial-mindset excited to join a growing organization and wear multiple hats to contribute to all aspects of the firm’s growth.
  • A self-motivated individual displaying consistently high attention to detail, thoroughness, and analytical skills.
  • Experience dealing with highly confidential business matters and making strategic decisions aligned with risk assessment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Help manage the back office, including accounting, budgeting, tax, and legal.
  • Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of fund investor deliverables, including investor statements, financial statements, and tax reporting.
  • Manage the annual financial statement audit and tax compliance procedures with our outside accounting firm.
  • Provide ad hoc support to the investment and farm management teams.
  • Assist in investor relations and marketing activities.
  • Provide guidance and oversight on the launch of follow-on projects.
  • Provide analysis and due diligence in the selection of core service providers (auditors, fund administrator, etc.)
  • Establish policies, procedures and best practices.

Focus for the first 30, 60, and 90 days:

  • Focus will be to learn the product, the model, Juniper Square, the partners, Keavin Hill and how those parties interact. The goal by the end of 90 days is that this person can own the Juniper Square interface and social media communication as well.

Nice to Haves

  • 4-year college degree in Accounting or Finance and experience working as a first GM at a small fund is a plus.

Application Process

  • Submit your application for review. We aim to get back to candidates in 3-5 business days regardless of if we decide to move forward or not.
  • Manager Interview: 30-minute Google Meet interview with the hiring manager
  • Partner Interview: 45-minute Google Meet interview with one of our co-founders at Propagate
  • In-Person Interview: Candidate would meet with Charlie and one of our co-founders at Propagate in New York or Denver

Benefits

  • The compensation for this role is $130,000 to $170,000 USD/year and includes equity!💰
  • You can work remotely from anywhere in the US! 🌴🗽🏞️ However, we’re currently unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
  • Take unlimited time off to recharge and come back refreshed! 🌅🌞
  • We got you covered - enjoy a stipend for mental, dental, and vision health care! 🩺👓
  • Plus, you'll get a company computer to help you do your best work! 💻