Partner 32, Assistant Controller, Crypto

a16z•San Francisco, CA

2d•$216,000 - $252,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Crypto Fund Finance team. This role reports directly to the Crypto Fund Controller and collaborates with other Fund Finance staff, internal departments like Investor Relations and Corporate Accounting, and external parties such as Limited Partners and auditors. The Assistant Controller will manage daily cash flows, including wires for investments and distributions, monitor crypto activity, and handle quarterly financial reporting for the Funds. Direct experience with liquid trading, including NAV calculations, short positions, leverage, derivatives, and frequent portfolio pricing, is essential due to the portfolio's complexity. The team utilizes enterprise software such as AllVue, Anaplan, Salesforce, HazelTree, WorkDay, Tres, and Qval for efficiency and scale.

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.
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Direct liquid trading experience, including familiarity with NAV calculations, short positions, leverage, derivatives, and more frequent (daily or monthly) portfolio pricing cadences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software is a plus.
Excited to work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way.
Excited to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
Excited to collaborate with multiple teams and people.
Excited to build trust and support colleagues.
Excited to actively participate and communicate in a productive manner.
Excited to approach issues with a solution-focused lens.
Excited to work with different investment instruments and strategies.
Excited to have a strong interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy.
Excited to work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment - requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible.
Excited to master venture capital and hedge fund finance from the ground up.
Excited to take the time to understand our processes and culture, embrace the best parts and recommend changes for improvement.

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.
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.