NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

We are looking for an individual with a willingness to learn and grow, who can effectively collaborate with our internal team to help us change the world through agroforestry. World Tree provides a supportive team atmosphere in our an innovative, expanding company and an opportunity to make a difference for our farmers and the environment.

This position is fully remote with the potential to move to hybrid work in the future.

Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Creating dynamic investment models for large-scale projects
• Collaborating with project development team on related activities
• In-depth and self-guided research on project-critical subjects
• Providing cross-functional support as necessary for team success

Required Skills/Abilities
• Passion for creating meaningful impact with an ability to learn emerging practices in agroforestry
• Proven ability to create highly accurate financial projections and investment models for analysis of various projects
• Ability to provide written explanations and narratives of financial models and analyses
• Rigorous attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently with sense of urgency in fast-paced environment
• Ability to independently gather and organize information necessary to complete financial models
• Adaptability to changing priorities with competing deadlines
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple challenges, develop priorities, avoid distractions and maintain focus on project goals
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Comfort with and ability to effectively work remotely with occasional domestic and international travel

Education
• BS/BA in Finance or other relevant field (Masters preferred)
• 4+ years of development-oriented financial modeling experience

Preferred Experience/Skills/Abilities
• Additional experience in Forestry, Agriculture, and/or Agroforestry
• Database management and data analysis skills
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles

What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and food stipend
• Generous holiday, paid sick leave and vacation days
• 80% company-paid Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k with company match
• Remote working environment, flexible hours and schedule
• Empowering company culture
• Tremendous team of colleagues to collaborate with and learn from

Pay Range: $62,000-$72,000

Reporting to: Director of Business Operations
Location: Remote
Duration: Permanent

About World Tree
World Tree (www.worldtree.eco) is a group of investors, farmers, scientists and activists who are committed to a new kind of forestry. We believe that you don’t have to sell your soul – or sell out on the planet – to make a sound investment. Our innovations in forestry can help solve some of the world’s toughest problems.

World Tree creates regenerative tree farming projects in North and Latin America in partnership with farmers and other landowners. Our programs are designed to create community, provide new revenue streams for farmers, rebuild the soil, help reverse global warming and protect forests. Our projects are at the cutting edge of regenerative forestry, creating a new way of meeting the needs of a growing hardwood market based on sustainable agroforestry.

Here’s more about us!
• Profit-focused approach to meeting the climate crisis head-on
• Produces valuable hardwood lumber to meet the needs of an $87 billion US market
• Experienced team with decades of Forestry experience
• Tangible projects that yield returns for decades