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 $42B in assets 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 Affirm, Airbnb, Coinbase, Databricks, Devoted Health, Insitro, Figma, GitHub, Instacart, OpenSea, Roblox, Stripe, and Substack. Our team is at the forefront of new technology, helping founders and their companies impact and change the world.
The Role
The primary responsibilities of the Tax Manager 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 funds, (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.
To Join Our Team, You Should Be Excited To
Tax Compliance and Reporting
Analyze transactions and GAAP trial balance information to convert from GAAP to
704(b) to federal income tax basis
Prepare general partner estimates on a quarterly basis including allocation schedules and respective 704(b) book-ups, as applicable
Liaise with finance team to prepare tax estimates and payments for management company
Advise the management company accounting team regarding tax issues
Prepare and update fund entity schedule for realized transactions, including analyzing the book/tax adjustments
Track flow-thru investments and ensure K-1s have been received from the underlying fund managers
Advise on tax structuring for our fund and general partner vehicles
Compile information for outside accounting firms to prepare partnership income tax returns and Schedules K-1
Review returns and K-1s prepared by outside accounting firms
International Tax Reporting
Track and update foreign investments rollforward schedule and Form 926 disclosures
Assist outside advisors with CFC and PFIC analysis
Compile financials and other information required for and review of foreign company filings (Forms 5471 and 8621) and foreign partner reporting and withholding (Forms 1042 and 8804)
Tax Controversy
Respond to taxing authority notices
Manage, either directly or in coordination with outside advisors, tax examinations
Team Process Improvements
Analyze current processes and feel inspired to improve upon them with technology and automation
Lead the evaluation and implementation of selected technology solutions
Minimum Qualifications
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or comparable degree
Advanced skills and experience with the U.S. federal income taxation of partnerships, particularly in the asset management industry
Have a detailed understanding of U.S. foreign filing requirements and reporting obligations for private investment funds
CPA/MS Tax/JD strongly preferred
Minimum 7 years experience, in public accounting, a comparable industry role, or a combination of both
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), GSuite, Adobe Acrobat
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.
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.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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