Partner 16, Senior Accountant

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 $100B+ 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.