Partner 32, Assistant Controller, Crypto

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.

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. Given the increasing complexity of our portfolio, we require a candidate with direct liquid trading experience. This includes familiarity with NAV calculations, short positions, leverage, derivatives, and more frequent (daily or monthly) portfolio pricing cadences. We use enterprise software (AllVue, Anaplan, Salesforce, HazelTree, WorkDay, Tres, and Qval) for efficiency and scale.

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

Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal General Counsel as necessary

Work closely with the Crypto vertical to ensure integration of internally developed software with our existing accounting systems

Evaluate current team processes and collaborate with colleagues to enhance them through technology and automation

Provide timely assistance with ad hoc reporting requests from limited partners, Crypto vertical and the Investor Relations team

Assist with projects as needed

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

Work with different investment instruments and strategies

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

Master venture capital and hedge fund finance from the ground up

Take the time to understand our processes and culture, embrace the best parts and recommend changes for improvement

Minimum Qualifications

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

Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams

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.

a16z culture

We do only first class business and only in a first class way

We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business

We believe in the future and bet the firm that way

We are all different, we recognize that, and we win

We celebrate the good times

We do it for the team

We play to win

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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