Associate Director or Director of Resource Valuation

Full position description and application instructions

The Position:
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Transactions team in a growing company. This position is being advertised as “open rank” at two levels, Associate Director or Director, depending on an applicant’s qualifications. In this role, you will participate in investment modeling and valuation support for forestland acquisition and disposition projects. The current focus of the position will be primarily in North America with potential to engage in major forestland investment regions globally.

Additionally, in collaboration with current investment management and operations management teams, you will participate in the development of property specific pro-forma models, reviewing and approving third party appraisals, and assisting in the development of investor materials. As part of a small team with significant capital backing, this position provides opportunity for independent decision-making and strong potential for professional growth.

Responsibilities and Scope:

• Lead investment modeling for timberland acquisitions consistent with fund and investor mandates
• Coordinate the transactional valuation processes across all internal teams (Forest Management, Carbon, Investment Analytics, Accounting)
• Lead and support all phases of acquisition projects including gathering asset-specific value drivers and assumptions, investment modeling, due diligence, and transactions support
• Review, analyze, and understand third party property appraisals
• Assist with the review and analysis of property management plans and budgets
• Collaborate with both internal and external teams and provide assistance in all aspects of real estate transactions including contract negotiations, due diligence, and closing processes
• Organize internal teams to prepare and present transactional opportunities to the investment committee