Partner 30, Tax Manager, Crypto at a16z

<p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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 <a href="https://a16z.com/news-content">building the future</a> through technology. We are <a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio">stage agnostic</a>. We invest in seed to venture to <a href="https://a16z.com/growth/">growth-stage technology</a> companies, across <a href="https://a16z.com/ai/">AI</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/bio-health/">bio + healthcare</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/consumer/">consumer</a>, <a href="https://a16zcrypto.com/">crypto</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/enterprise/">enterprise</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/fintech/">fintech</a>, <a href="https://a16z.com/games">games</a>, and companies building toward <a href="https://a16z.com/american-dynamism/">American dynamism</a>. a16z has $100B+ under management across multiple funds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We’ve established a team that <a href="https://a16z.com/about/">is defined by</a> 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 <a href="https://a16z.com/portfolio/">companies</a> 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.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The Role</span></h2> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The primary responsibilities of the Tax Manager, Crypto are to (a) coordinate and oversee the outsourced preparation of U.S. federal, state, local, and foreign income tax filings and investor reporting for our Crypto funds and affiliated entities, (b) provide tax support to deal teams regarding appropriate structuring for investments, operations, and exits, (c) respond to investor inquiries, (d) handle tax controversy matters for the funds and associated legal entities, and (e) ad hoc tax research.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">This role requires an in-office presence at least 2 days a week in our San Francisco, CA or Menlo Park, CA office.</span></p> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">To join our team, you should be excited to:</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage tax compliance and reporting for crypto investment funds, including GAAP-to-§704(b) and tax basis conversions, quarterly estimates, and book-tax adjustments</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Advise on the U.S. federal income tax consequences of transactions (including transactions involving the trading of cryptocurrency tokens), and on tax structuring for crypto funds and general partner entities</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Prepare tax analyses supporting investment transactions and disposition decisions</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Coordinate with external advisors to prepare and review partnership tax returns and investor Schedules K-1</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Track flow-through investments and manage receipt and review of underlying fund K-1s</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Support international tax reporting, including CFC/PFIC analysis and foreign entity filings (e.g., Forms 5471, 8621, 926, 1042, 8804)</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Monitor crypto-related tax law developments and partner with tax leadership on firm and investor impact</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Manage tax notices, audits, and examinations in coordination with external advisors</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Drive process improvements through automation and implementation of tax technology solutions</span></li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum Qualifications</span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or comparable degree</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Advanced skills and experience with the U.S. federal income taxation of partnerships, particularly in the asset management industry such as venture capital funds and hedge funds</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Have a detailed understanding of U.S. foreign filing requirements and reporting obligations for private investment funds&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">CPA and/or MS Tax and/or JD strongly preferred</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Minimum 6+ years experience, in public accounting, a comparable industry role, or a combination of both</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Direct experience with crypto/digital asset taxation</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Have familiarity with and passion for blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets and current knowledge of crypto tax regulations and emerging trends in the crypto space.</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GSuite, Adobe Acrobat</span></li> <li style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">The anticipated salary range for this role is between $179,000 - $209,000, actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><strong>a16z culture&nbsp;</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do only first class business and only in a first class way</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We take a long view of relationships, because we are in the relationship business&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We believe in the future and bet the firm that way</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We are all different, we recognize that, and we win</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We celebrate the good times</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We do it for the team</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">We play to win</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">Our organization participates in E-Verify. Click<a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/employees" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.e-verify.gov/employees&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1674233464432000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-yT1T3ug2xE734Ge62fLD"> here</a> to learn about E-Verify.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif;">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.</span></p></div>