Partner 16, Senior Accountant at a16z

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jul, 26

Salary

139000.0

Posted On

16 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial statements, General ledger, Wire confirmation, Capital calls, Distribution mailings, Portfolio tracking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Dynamics NAV, AllVue, Anaplan, Qval, Salesforce, HazelTree, SEC guidelines, Venture capital finance

Industry

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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 $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. The Role We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with Assistant Controllers, Fund Accounting Managers and other finance staff. The primary responsibility of this role is portfolio company wire confirmation as well as the related general ledger entries and preparation of financial statements. We use enterprise software (AllVue, Anaplan, Qval, Salesforce, HazelTree) for efficiency and scale. This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our San Francisco, CA or Menlo Park, CA office. Generate capital call and distribution mailings Perform wire verification checks, prepare purchase, valuation and other entries Assist in cash and stock distributions Maintain portfolio tracking reports Work in a coordinated manner with the team to complete quarterly and annual financial statements Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal legal team as necessary Assist with documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines Assist Controller/Assistant Controller with projects as needed 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 solution-focused lens Work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment, requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible Learn 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, or equivalent education experience, with focus in accounting or finance 3+ years of combined public accounting or relevant accounting experience 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 a plus Understanding of partnership accounting and/or asset management operations a plus The anticipated salary range for this role is between $119,000 - $139,000, 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. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click here to learn about E-Verify. Andreessen Horowitz hereby reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes received from outside recruiting agencies and / or individual recruiters without being responsible for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes.

Responsibilities

The Senior Accountant is responsible for portfolio company wire confirmations, general ledger entries, and the preparation of financial statements. They will also assist with capital calls, distribution mailings, and maintaining portfolio tracking reports.