Partner 32, Assistant Controller, Crypto

About the role

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 $100B+ 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. We’ve invested in companies like Anduril, Airbnb, Coinbase, Cursor, Databricks, Deel, Figma, GitHub, Roblox, SpaceX, and Stripe. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, review, and monitor cash flows to and from investors, portfolio companies, exchanges, custodians, prime brokers, and other counterparties
• Lead cash, token, stock, and other in-kind distributions, working closely with bankers, brokers, custodians, transfer agents, and internal stakeholders
• Oversee and manage wiring activity for portfolio investments, trading activity, investor transactions, fund expenses, and other operational needs
• 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 and US GAAP
• Coverage of projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with focus in accounting or finance
• 7+ years of combined public accounting or relevant accounting experience with a deep understanding of partnership accounting, venture capital operations, and hedge fund operations
• Understanding of various investment instruments such as swaps, futures, and options
• Able to deal with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software is a plus

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with focus in accounting or finance
• Minimum years of experience: 7+ years of combined public accounting or relevant accounting experience
• Preferred qualifications: Understanding of various investment instruments such as swaps, futures, and options

Skills

• Work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines 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 solution-focused lens
• Have a strong interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy
• Work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment - requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible
• Take the time to understand our processes and culture, embrace the best parts and recommend changes for improvement

Benefits

This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA office. To join our team, you should be excited to:

• Work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines 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 solution-focused lens
• Have a strong interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy
• Work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment - requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible

Pay

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.

Schedule

This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA office.