Accountant

Company Background/Culture 

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 70-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. Many of our farms are transitioning to organic and all use cutting edge farming tech. 

Over time, we aim to 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. Learn more about Gold Leaf Farming at https://www.goldleaf.ag/. 

We strive to create an environment where great people love to work by offering competitive pay and  benefits (e.g. health insurance, equity, 401k, paternity/maternity leave, etc.) to our entire team and staying true to our  values.  

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Business Team  

The Accountant will serve as a key member of the Business Team, which oversees a wide range of critical functions, including accounting, financial reporting, tax compliance, accounts payable, treasury, insurance, administration, IT, and systems development, as well as other back-office operations for the organization.

This team provides the essential infrastructure required to support GLF's growth and plays a pivotal role in achieving the organization's vision. The Accountant will work closely with both the Asset Management Team and the Farm Team, fostering continuous collaboration to ensure seamless integration and alignment of financial and operational goals.

Role & Responsibilities:  

Since its founding, GLF has experienced rapid growth and development which is expected to continue. As  a high growth company, roles will evolve over time, but initially the key responsibilities of this role will  include:  

Accounting and Financial Reporting  (50% of time spent)

• Execute all accounting entries and tasks in strict compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure accuracy and adherence to financial standards.
• Maintain accurate trial balances for multiple farms, ensuring timely updates and compliance with financial standards.
• Close the books monthly and perform detailed account reconciliations for multiple farm entities.
• Assist the Junior Controller in preparing monthly financial reports and quarterly investor reports, providing accurate and reliable data.
• Manage and update the Forecast vs Budget for Farm Teams, tracking financial variances and ensuring alignment with annual financial goals.
• Collaborate with asset managers and farm managers for each farm, delivering financial analysis and offering in-depth insights into balance sheets and income statements to support informed decision-making.

Treasury  (30% of time spent)

• Monitor the cash position of multiple farms to ensure adequate liquidity and financial stability.
• Initiate electronic fund transfers, maintaining accuracy and timely execution.
• Perform bank reconciliations to ensure alignment between bank statements and financial records.
• Conduct credit card reconciliations to verify and account for all transactions.
• Manage expense reimbursement reconciliations, ensuring compliance with company policies and accurate reporting. 

Accounts Payable - (15% of time spent) 

• Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Specialist to efficiently manage and process bills for assigned farms, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.  

Accounts Receivable  - (5% of time spent)

• Prepare and issue invoices for miscellaneous revenues, including water sales, contract labor, tenant rent, and other income streams, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

Processes  

• Support the ongoing development and scalability of systems and processes to drive and sustain the company's growth.

Other Special Projects  

• Ad-hoc tasks and projects, as assigned.  
• Specializations in specific areas of accounting, as assigned.

Desired Attributes and Experience  

An excellent candidate for this role will have most of the following skills & experience. If you have some  but not all of the below, please apply anyway. We look forward to considering all strong candidates!  

• 3+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field in Business
• Experience with multi-entity organizations 
• Experience with Sage or equivalent ERP
• Strong alignment with our culture and vision  
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving organization  

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to organizational development and growth
• Exceptional organizational skills, process management skills, and detail orientation  
• Strong ethics and integrity  
• Willingness to travel to our farms as required 

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Compensation

The target annual salary range for this position is $65,000-$80,000 plus company 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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TO APPLY: Please send resume to hiring@goldleaf.ag or complete the fillable form below.