Director/VP of Fund Finance & Administration

Role Overview

The Director/VP of Fund Finance & Administration will be responsible for managing and overseeing all financial and administrative functions related to the Gold Leaf’s funds. This role will report to the VP of Investment Strategy and collaborate closely with the Acquisitions and OpCo Finance teams to ensure the fund’s financial, reporting, and regulatory requirements are met in a high-quality and timely manner. The role is critical in managing compliance and regulatory matters for our farmland real estate funds, particularly those related to LP tax implications, fund administration, and relationships with our law firms and accounting firms. 

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The ideal candidate will likely be a CPA who brings a strong background in fund finance, exceptional organizational and project management skills, and experience in a high-growth environment. They are a current Director/VP/C-level finance executive at a private investment firm (ideally real estate focused) or a leader at a public accounting firm that has experience serving private investment fund clients. The ideal candidate will be a “full stack” leader with the ability to think strategically but also to get their hands dirty in reporting and fund administration.

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Ultimately, this person will help lead Gold Leaf from ~$350M in AUM (across three funds) to $1B+ in AUM in the coming few years and set up the finance systems and team to scale alongside the firm.

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Responsibilities:

As a high-growth company, roles will evolve, but initially the key responsibilities of this role are:

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Fund Finance & Administration (75% of time):

• Fund Accounting & Reporting: Oversee all fund accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting to investors, including capital calls, distributions, waterfall management, etc.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure compliance (in coordination with our lawyers) with all relevant real estate fund regulations, including offering and subscription documents, SEC filings, AML/KYC requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
• Transaction Management: Oversee and coordinate all financial and administrative aspects of farm property transactions, including closing processes, escrow management, compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaboration with legal, tax, and accounting teams to ensure seamless execution of property acquisitions and dispositions.
• Tax Management: Work closely with tax advisors to manage LP tax, including preparation and review of tax returns and investor K-1s, as well as strategic guidance to the firm’s leadership on tax implications of various transactions and investment structures under consideration.
• Fund Administration: Collaborate with external fund administrators to ensure accurate and efficient processing of fund-related activities, including fund formation, legal documentation, and various periodic investor reports and communications.
• Legal & Accounting Firm Management: Coordinate with external legal and accounting firms, ensuring effective and efficient service delivery and compliance with fund requirements.

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Strategic Projects & Process Improvement (25% of time)

• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve financial and administrative processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability as the fund grows.
• Systems Improvement: Implement scalable technology infrastructure as the firm grows to digitize and automate more of our fund administration (e.g., Investran (or similar) integration)
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to set the fund's financial strategy and long-term goals, including structuring new funds and new security offerings (e.g., preferred equity or mezzanine debt products).
• Investor Relations Support: Assist in investor presentations, quarterly updates, and other communications as needed.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the acquisitions and OpCo finance teams to align financial administration with overall company strategy.

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Suggested Skills & Experience:

An excellent candidate for this role will have the following skills & experience. If you have some but not all of the below, please apply anyway. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We look forward to considering all strong candidates.

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• Experience: 7+ years of experience in fund finance, with a focus on real estate investment funds (open and closed-end fund experience is preferred but not required).
• Compliance Expertise: Strong knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements for real estate funds (current offerings use 506(c) exemption).
• Tax Knowledge: Experience with fund taxes, including tax return preparation and K-1 issuance.
• Team Leadership: Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with fund administration software and accounting systems (e.g., Sage Intacct - ERP; Juniper Square - Investor Portal).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or advanced finance certification(s) strongly preferred.

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The Ideal Cultural Fit

• Self-starter with ownership mindset who can switch between strategic leadership and detailed independent work
• Willingness to be candid, think critically/act differently, and embrace change
• Energetic, positive/can-do attitude, and fun person to have on a team!

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Compensation

The target annual salary range for this position is $200,000 - $275,000 plus equity,  potential performance-related bonus compensation, and employer sponsored benefits package. Individual compensation may vary based on additional factors including job-related experience, skills, and/or relevant education or training. 

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Start Date

Q4 2024 or Q1 2025

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