Asset Manager

Gold Leaf is a farming company whose core focus is to build farms, family, and a future we’re proud of. We own and operate ~12,000 acres of almonds, pistachios, and dates in California and Arizona, making us a top ~15 grower of these crops globally. Our growth has been enabled by ~$300M of investment from our partners and our 60-person team that operates the farms every day.

Our North Star is to leave the world better than we found it. We have a significant opportunity to do well by doing good - we invest in our team, so that we can invest in differentiated, sustainable farming, so that we can drive financial results. Our farm workers have a $23 starting wage in California, fully paid healthcare, retirement, and parental leave.

Our farms use technology and incorporate research-based strategies to maximize production and profitability while minimizing the use of precious natural resources.

Over time, we’ll continue to grow our farms under management, acreage, and team. We hold traditional farming values in high regard: taking pride in quality operations, buying and holding prime farms with a long-term view (everything we buy we’d be happy to own forever), and staying grounded in our values: being candid, putting family first, acting like owners and leading by example.

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The Asset Manager (AM) leads all aspects of a GLF farming region, typically a $50M to $150M business. They report directly to the VP of Operations, manage 1-3 Farm Managers, and are responsible for the long-term success of their farms. The AM works closely with GLF’s Leadership Team to manage their portfolio’s business plans, acquire new farms, raise debt and equity, and oversee major capex projects or strategic initiatives related to their farms.

AMs are regularly on the ground at their farms, holding the Farming Team to a high standard, conducting financial analyses on specific farming activities, liaising with community leaders, and more.

Below are the key responsibilities of the Asset Manager Role. No two weeks as an Asset Manager are the same. As the leader of the region, the AM’s focus shifts to what is most critical to drive the long-term success of the farm.

• Develops and regularly evaluates long-term business strategy and financial viability for each farm in their region, including making strategic decisions that best position the farm for profitability
• In partnership with Farm Managers, the AM establishes the annual budget and holds Farm Managers accountable to hitting the budget
• Participates in the closing of the Farms’ books each month
• Conducts analysis of potential capital improvements aligned with the farms’ business plan and manages their implementation
• Coaches and supports Farm Managers as they compare farm operational options to maximize return on investment

• Builds strong working relationships with other Asset Managers, Farm Managers and holds them accountable for the timely completion of assigned tasks
• Leads weekly meetings with Farm Managers
• Helps to create a coaching culture by candidly providing both positive and developmental feedback to their Farm Managers. Evaluates team performance quarterly and makes concerted efforts to achieve and maintain a team of A+ individuals
• Uphold and improve upon GLF’s culture and values at all farms
• As necessary, resolves personnel problems by investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending action while treating employees with respect through the process

• Conducting research to support GLF’s acquisitions strategy in California, Arizona and other global regions
• Meeting with brokers, intermediaries and farm owners to source deals aligned with our strategy
• Structuring and evaluating deals based on their economics, agronomy, water and other attributes
• Leading diligence and closing deals

• Engages with the local community to share GLF’s values and hear any concerns they may have
• Proactively partners with…