Partner 18, Fund Manager, Crypto
About the position We are looking for a Fund Accounting Manager to join our finance team. The Fund Accounting Manager will report directly to a Controller and will work closely with the Crypto team, Crypto Technical Operations, Assistant Controllers, and other Fund Finance staff, as well as deal operations and the legal department. The Fund Accounting Manager is primarily responsible for general ledger entries and preparation of financial statements for the Crypto vertical. We use enterprise software (AllVue, IPREO, Salesforce, Tres, Anaplan, HazelTree, TRES) for efficiency and scale. This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA office. Responsibilities • Assist with cash flow operations to and from investors and portfolio companies • Work collaboratively and efficiently with the team to prepare and review quarterly and annual financial statements, the annual audit, and fulfill tax requirements • Perform wire verification checks, prepare and record common purchase transactions • Prepare entries for realization events • Reconcile monthly and daily information with custodians and vendors • Assist in regular cash and stock distributions, working with bankers and brokers • Maintain portfolio tracking reports ensuring data accuracy and comprehensiveness • Prepare all documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines and US GAAP • Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal General Counsel as necessary • Assist Controller and/or Assistant Controller with the Crypto vertical projects as needed • Work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way. You can manage your time and multiple priorities effectively. 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 • Learn investment fund finance with emphasis in digital assets 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 Requirements • Bachelor’s degree with concentration in accounting or finance • 5+ years of combined public accounting and relevant industry experience, with a good understanding of partnership accounting, hedge fund, and venture capital operations • Understanding of various investment instruments such as swap, futures, and options • 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 Nice-to-haves • experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software is a plus Benefits • 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.