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Job description
Founded in Silicon Valley in 2009 by Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz, Andreessen Horowitz (aka a16z) is a venture capital firm that backs bold entrepreneurs building the future through technology. We are stage agnostic. We invest in seed to venture to growth-stage technology companies, across AI, bio + healthcare, consumer, crypto, enterprise, fintech, games, and companies building toward American dynamism. a16z has $45B in assets under management across multiple funds.
We’ve established a team that is defined by respect for the entrepreneur and the company-building process; we know what it’s like to be in the founder’s shoes. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.
The Role
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Crypto Fund Finance team. The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Crypto Fund Controller and will work closely with other Assistant Controllers and Fund Finance staff. Internal customers of the role include Investor Relations, Fund Strategy, Corporate Accounting, General Partners, Crypto Technical Operations and external customers include Limited Partners and outside auditors. The Assistant Controller is responsible for daily cash flows of the Funds including wires for investing and cash distributions, monitoring crypto activity and quarterly Fund financial reporting. We use enterprise software (AllVue, IPREO, Salesforce, HazelTree) for efficiency and scale.
Facilitate and review cash flows to and from investors and portfolio companies
Lead cash and stock distributions, working with bankers and brokers
Oversee and manage all wiring activities for portfolio investments
Review work of Senior and Staff accountants
Maintain portfolio tracking reports
Monitor all crypto activity, including custody, staking, delegation, sales, and purchases
Work collaboratively and efficiently with the team to complete quarterly and annual financial statements, the annual audit, and fulfill tax requirements
Prepare all documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines
Assist the Fund Controller in preparing ad hoc reporting requests from limited partners
Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal General Counsel as necessary
This role requires an in-office presence 2-3 days a week in our San Francisco, CA or Menlo Park, CA office.
To join our team, you should be excited to:
Work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way. You can manage your time and multiple priorities effectively
Collaborate with multiple teams and people
Build trust and support your colleagues
Actively participate and communicate in a productive manner
Approach issues with a solutions-focused lens
Work in a very dynamic environment, requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible
Master venture capital finance from the ground up
Have an interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy
Take the time to understand our processes and culture, embrace the best parts and recommend changes for improvement
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance
7 + years of combined public accounting and relevant industry experience, with a good understanding of partnership accounting and venture capital operations
Strong knowledge of crypto processes
Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with a high customer service orientation across the various operational groups within a16z
Able to deal with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our Menlo Park or San Francisco office
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software is a plus
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $216,000 – $252,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.
This role is eligible to participate in the a16z carry program and various discretionary bonus programs as well as benefit and perquisite plans including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401K plan, vacation, and sick leave.
At a16z we are always looking to hire the absolute best talent and recognize that diversity in our experiences and backgrounds is what makes us stronger. We hire candidates of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, Veteran status, and any other status. These differences are what enables us to work towards the future we envision for ourselves, our portfolio companies, and the World.
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Worksite address
menlo park, CA, 94029, US
Who can apply
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