Transaction and Due Diligence Coordinator – REMOTE | Davidson Group HR Solutions

Job title: Transaction and Due Diligence Coordinator – REMOTE

Company: Davidson Group HR Solutions

Job description: Do you want to join a team of forward-thinking agricultural experts?Company OverviewFounded in 1998, Scythe & Spade is an agricultural investment firm that facilitates strategic investments in agribusiness. The company pairs financial investors with agricultural operators to deliver equity capital for operator growth, as well as steady returns to investors.With experienced eyes and ears on the ground in every major U.S. growing region, Scythe & Spade simplifies the complexities of farmland ownership at any stage.Position OverviewThis is a hybrid position incorporating skills from both a Project Coordinator role as well as a Research Analyst role:Supporting and aiding Regional Directors in managing farmland acquisition, disposition and asset management activities. Handling the administrative tasks of the project including maintaining documents, liaising with vendors, customers and clients, and administering project management software. This position assures that resources are available for the project team including documentation, third party vendors, agencies and consultants. Coordinates the project schedule, monitors deadlines, and writes due diligence reports. Oversees and delegates project tasks.Contributes to establishing and controlling the project budget. Audits project processes and identifies and addresses problems and risks that may be encountered. Enables communication between the project stakeholders, both internal and external, and facilitates meetings between stakeholders. Oversees research, administers studies, evaluates results to obtain data, analyzes data to advise on or recommend solutions, utilizing knowledge of theory, principles, or technology in agribusiness. Requires knowledge in fields such as project management, accounting, water rights and irrigation, agronomy, farming/ranching, agriculture, business organization real estate, finance and management, and related fields.The Transaction and Due Diligence Coordinator ensures client success through leveraging proprietary internal systems and processes with the accumulation, ingesting and interpretation of external data. As Project Coordinator for property transactions, asset management, and due diligence activities; maintains strong vendor, customer and client relationships to enhance these responsibilities and the Company credibility and Brand. The Transaction and Due Diligence Coordinator will work directly with and report to the Regional Directors.Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for project management of all assigned activities. Organizes the chaos. Holds resources (internal and external) accountable for promised information, commitments and deadlines.
• Performs complex research and analysis activities related to transactions and asset management. Manages each project and delegates assignments in order to meet deadlines.

• Researches property history and generates reports in accordance with property usage and client interests. Investigates applicable data, including legal title, access, ownership and liens. May assemble comparable local real estate transactions and add acquired data to Company databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Consults various resources as needed, including both proprietary and public databases.
• Assembles full description of property, to include all fixtures, irrigation systems, water rights and approximate replacement and depreciated costs.
• Responsible for compiling final client property analysis report and obtaining internal review/approval before submitting to client.
• May assist with activities related to sales contracts and closings, for secured property sales.
• Manages semi-annual Farm property portfolio reports. Requests and gathers relevant data from tenants to include crop plans, fertility, soil results, and yield history. Assesses any capital expenditures or other property improvements that would affect the continuance of the lease at the current contracted rate. Creates relevant report, including analysis and suggestions for lease adjustments.
• Constantly reviews internal systems, processes, and workflow; provides recommendations for improvements.
• Supports the continued development of the Company’s proprietary software (FarmBase™). Advises on data and content structure regarding systems and services. Assists with the identification of functionality improvements, particularly as it pertains to data procurement and analysis.
• Performs geospatial mapping to include property-level analysis. Routinely extracts information from online geospatial applications.

Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no internal supervisory responsibilities, however external vendors will require direction and oversight.Position Qualifications and Requirements

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, project management, agriculture, or related work/life experience.
• Proven success managing multiple projects; Project Management designation preferred.
• Direct previous exposure to production agriculture.
• Proven expertise in data mining and research.
• Previous work experience in GIS systems/programs, or equivalent training.
• Previous work experience in the real estate industry, with a focus on farmland.
• Ability to dissect complex information into comprehensible and clear reports.
• Ability to review various contracts and legal documents to assess risk and liability.
• Intermediate level user of Excel, with knowledge of Pivot tables highly preferred.
• Previous experience working with multiple data systems and software and the ability to troubleshoot system errors.
• Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Listens and gets clarification. Responds well to questions. Demonstrates group presentation skills. Participates effectively in board of director and investor meetings.
• Leadership – Exhibits confidence in self and others. Inspires and motivates others to perform well. Effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Accepts feedback from others. Gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budgets. Contributes to profits and revenue. Conserves organizational resources.
• Strategic Thinking – Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals.
• Understands organization’s strengths and weaknesses. Effectively analyzes market and competition. Identifies external threats and opportunities. Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position. Accepts responsibility for own actions. Follows through on commitments.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Changes approach or method to best fit each situation. Able to effectively deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Exercise independent judgment, concentrate, think, communicate, interact with others, manage multiple tasks and cope with stressful situations and deadlines.
• Ability to perform sedentary physical activity of an administrative nature and ability to attend business related events in a variety of settings. May occasionally visit client properties, typically in rural areas. The employee must be able move work supplies and personal travel items.

Working Conditions * Will work remotely from a home office. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones and must be able to effectively utilize standard virtual platforms, including MS Teams, MS Outlook and MS Dynamics and MS Share Point.

• Usually works during normal business hours, Monday through Friday; may require evening or weekend hours to accommodate client needs.
• Travel is expected approximately 5-10% of the time. Must be able to utilize general modes of public transportation, including air travel, and able to drive/rent a car.

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Expected salary: $60000 – 70000 per year

Location: Boise, ID

Job date: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 22:25:51 GMT

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