Partner 18, Fund Accounting Manager, 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 $90B 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.

We are looking for a Fund Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The Fund Accounting Manager will report directly to a Controller and will work closely with the Crypto team, Crypto Technical Operations, Assistant Controllers, and other Fund Finance staff, as well as deal operations and the legal department.  The Fund Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for general ledger entries and preparation of financial statements for the Crypto vertical.  We use enterprise software (AllVue, IPREO, Salesforce, Tres, Anaplan, HazelTree, TRES) for efficiency and scale.

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

• Assist with cash flow operations to and from investors and portfolio companies
• Work collaboratively and efficiently with the team to prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, the annual audit, and fulfill tax requirements
• Perform wire verification checks, prepare and record common purchase transactions
• Prepare entries for realization events
• Reconcile monthly and daily information with custodians and vendors
• Assist in regular cash and stock distributions, working with bankers and brokers
• Maintain portfolio tracking reports ensuring data accuracy and comprehensiveness
• Prepare all documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines and US GAAP
• Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal General Counsel as necessary
• Assist Controller and/or Assistant Controller with the Crypto vertical projects as needed

• 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
• Learn investment fund finance with emphasis in digital assets 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

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance
• 5 years of combined public accounting and relevant industry experience, with a good understanding of partnership accounting, hedge fund, and venture capital operations
• Understanding of various investment instruments such as swap, futures, and options
• Able to deal with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• 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 $150,000 - $175,000, 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.

• 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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