About Alder Point Capital Management:
Alder Point Capital Management is a real assets manager acquiring and actively managing high-quality, undermanaged farmland and timberland in climate-resilient regions of the U.S. The firm seeks to enhance income, mitigate risk, and grow asset value through disciplined selection, hands-on stewardship, and aligned operating partnerships. Selecting properties with potential for ecological and operational improvement, we use regenerative practices and sustainability interventions intended to support soil and habitat productivity, ecosystem health, and rural economic strength. Learn more at .
Position Overview:
The Asset Management Associate coordinates the day-to-day operations for each property-owning LLC in the Alder Point portfolio, working to align each asset’s performance with both financial returns and impact objectives. This role will work closely with Alder Point's investment and operations teams, as well as local property managers, community stakeholders, and finance and operations service providers, to maintain on-plan and on-budget operations for each property. In addition, the Asset Management Associate will help build the foundational financial planning, treasury, vendor management, and compliance infrastructure needed to support a growing portfolio of properties over time. This role reports to the founding Managing Directors and will require domestic travel to portfolio farmland and timberland properties approximately once per month. Key responsibilities include:
Property Management
- Engage weekly as the lead operations contact with local property managers and operating partners (e.g., forestry/farm management firms) for each investment property.
- Onboard new property-owning LLCs into Alder Point’s financial and operating systems as acquisitions close, including management of post-closing property checklists (e.g., lock changes and signage, insurance updates, tax assessment review, road/utility association enrollment inspections, remediation items, permitting, etc.).
- Work closely with the investment team to develop and update annual asset management plans that support target returns and impact objectives.
- Build and maintain an asset management calendar of recurring obligations (e.g., bill pay cycles, property tax payments, financial statement deadlines, investor reporting, entity renewals, etc.) across all properties, ensuring timely execution of critical obligations across the portfolio.
- Maintain a monthly property operations report template for use by property managers, and review submissions for completeness, accuracy, and to inform strategic decision making.
- Onboard new vendors, including coordinating contracting, integration into A/P system, and CRM setup.
- Engage with local stakeholders (e.g., land trusts, public agencies, regulators, farmworker housing NGOs, neighbors) to inform and execute upon environmental and social impact objectives.
- Support cross-functional special projects (e.g., overseeing development of an on-farm solar project, supporting a conservation easement transaction, supporting carbon project development).
- Interface with external counsel on contract review and other legal matters in property operations.
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting
- Support the continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting infrastructure (templates, calendars, trackers, SOPs) needed to manage a growing portfolio of investment properties.
- Draft and update annual operating budgets for each property alongside the investment team, property managers, and other third-party stakeholders.
- Track the financial performance of investment properties, including budget variance analysis and developing performance insights.
- Partner with the investment team on financial analysis to support operating decisions and capital expenditure/disposition decisions.
- Support quarterly investor reporting and financial reporting.
- Support the recurring valuation process, including coordinating property appraisals.
- Support impact measurement and reporting across the portfolio.
Accounting, Treasury & Tax
- Oversee the third-party accounting firms that support property-level LLCs, including guiding general ledger account coding and reviewing monthly financial statements.
- Maintain bank accounts and treasury processes, including cash planning.
- Manage capital contribution and distribution calculations.
- For new acquisitions, work with third-party accounting firms to complete purchase price allocation and depreciation scheduling.
- Coordinate property tax payments and assessment reviews/appeals.
- Support entity compliance requirements and risk management, including LLC renewals/registrations, regulatory filings, and insurance policy renewals/tracking.
Qualifications:
Strong candidates will bring:
- A passion for Alder Point's mission, including enthusiasm for the social and environmental impact of the work and an interest in sustainable farming, agriculture, and timberland management.
- 3+ years of asset management, operations, financial analysis, or accounting experience in finance, real estate, infrastructure, farmland/timberland management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in an operational role, including experience building replicable processes and juggling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- A high bar for excellence, exceptional attention to detail, and personal integrity with a strong value for honesty and transparency.
- A fast, self-directed learner who thrives with a high degree of autonomy and ownership, and is comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments.
- Excitement to be part of a small, collaborative team — willing to wear many hats, contribute to team culture, and support the firm in flexible ways as it grows.
- Financial planning and analysis experience preferred, including exposure to financial modeling and valuation.
Location: This in-person role is based in Lafayette, Colorado.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary: $90,000-110,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus up to 20% of base salary, subject to individual and firm performance.
- Benefits: Alder Point provides a competitive employee benefits package, including:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with an annual employer contribution of 3% of salary
- 3 weeks of paid vacation, 8 company holidays, 4 floating holidays, and 6 days of accrued sick leave
- Professional development and training opportunities
Physical Requirements: This position is primarily an in-office role, which will require work at a computer and desk for extended periods of time. Video calls are also a key component of the role. Walking on rural properties in variable weather conditions will be required for successful property site visits and field tours.
Office Culture: As a small and growing team, we rely on our strong and collaborative team culture, and we believe that in-person time together is essential to building and sustaining that culture. Team members are expected to be in the office Monday-Friday during regular business hours most of the time, with flexibility to accommodate occasional family obligations, appointments, or other commitments that require remote work.
Why Join Alder Point Capital Management?
Alder Point is a growing, entrepreneurial firm building direct investment strategies intended to deliver durable environmental and social impact. You’ll work directly with our founders, and help build the systems that run a growing portfolio, all while receiving coaching and development to support your professional growth. If you're looking for a high-impact role at a small, fast-moving firm, we encourage you to apply.
Alder Point is committed to building an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered. We aim to create and model best practices for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging across the entirety of our business, from employee recruiting and retention to investment diligence and property management. Successful team members will share and actively contribute to these goals. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, paths, and life experiences. If you believe you have the ability to succeed here, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete our [hyperlink: https://forms.gle/v4KZ31HkmJ1cHRhW6]. Applications are open through August 23rd, 2026 and we encourage early submissions. The application asks for a resume and, in place of a cover letter, brief responses to the following questions:
- What compels you about the work of Alder Point, and about this position specifically?
- What past experiences have best prepared you for this role?
- What professional values are most important to you? How have those values shaped your behavior and decisions in your career so far?
Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
