Partner 32, Fund Assistant Controller, Crypto

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.