VC Partner @ A16Z in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; Menlo Park (CA); Hybrid; USD 216,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K plan

Vacation

Sick leave

Job summary

VC Stack is searching for an Assistant Controller to join the Crypto Fund Finance team in Menlo Park, CA. This critical role involves managing daily cash flows, overseeing crypto transactions, and working with both internal teams and external stakeholders, including investors. The ideal candidate will possess 7+ years of experience in public accounting, strong knowledge of cryptocurrency processes, and excellent collaboration skills.

With a salary range of $216,000 to $252,000, this position offers eligibility for various bonus programs and benefits, including health insurance and a 401K plan.

Qualifications

• 7 + years of combined public accounting and relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of partnership accounting and venture capital operations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate cash flows with investors and portfolio companies.
• Lead cash and stock distributions.
• Monitor crypto activity including custody and sales.

Skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Trust building

Crypto knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics NAV

AllVue

Salesforce

HazelTree

IPREO

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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