Tax Manager or Assistant Controller , Y Combinator
$190-250k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Pier 70, San Francisco)
Startup accelerator
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Startup accelerator
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$190-250k
More information about location
2-3 days a week in office (Pier 70, San Francisco)
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help startups really take off.
Role
Who you are
- This is an ideal position for a self-starter with a strong work ethic and desire to learn who wants to be an integral part of a Finance team at a unique venture capital firm
- The ideal candidate already has asset management experience (preferably in venture capital) and can bring industry knowledge and insight to their role. Additionally, the candidate is exceedingly well organized, detail-oriented, and enjoys working in a very fast-paced, “hands-on” type of environment
- The ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and safeguard the confidential nature of information is crucial to this role
- Independent: You must be able to work autonomously and efficiently
- Accountable: You take ownership of tasks assigned to you
- Proactive: You’re aware of deadlines and anticipate next steps without needing to be told
- Critical thinker: You’re able to problem-solve and know when to ask questions
- Organized: You’re detail-oriented and have strong organizational skills
- Open-minded: You’re able and willing to learn how to use internally developed software applications. Y Combinator is always innovating with agenda and new data solutions
- Proficient understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles
- Solid understanding of U.S. partnership taxation (e.g., hypothetical liquidation waterfall models, 704(b) allocations, tracking interests, etc.)
- Familiarity with tax implications associated with inbound and outbound restructuring events
- Excel mastery is a must, and SQL experience is a plus
- Strong aptitude for numbers and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Top performer with heavy tax compliance experience with a focus on venture capital funds
- Cross-disciplinary (tax and audit) experience working across different phases of the fund reporting lifecycle
- 4+ years of public accounting, private industry, or fund administrator experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or similar qualification preferred
What the job involves
- Y Combinator is seeking a Tax Manager or Assistant Controller to support the tax function primarily, but also learn about and contribute to the broader finance operation and reporting processes
- You’ll be working directly with the Director of Tax and senior members of the Finance team
- Prepare complex tax workpapers for both quarterly tax estimates and year-end reporting
- Manage tax allocation and distribution calculations
- Perform tax analysis related to underlying portfolio company acquisitions and restructuring events, and coordinate with external advisors as necessary
- Identify QSBS opportunities, collect necessary documentation, and maintain the database
- Manage the preparation of quarterly financial reporting for multiple fund entities
- Review investment and certain fund level transactions in our accounting system and database
- Support the capital call and distribution processes
- Serve as a utility team player by assisting with various special projects
Our take
Y Combinator (YC) is a force in the world of startups, serving as both a startup fund and an accelerator program. Since its inception in 2005, YC has invested in nearly 3,000 companies, a portfolio that boasts household names like Airbnb, DoorDash, Stripe, Instacart, Dropbox, and Coinbase.
YC's strength lies in its support ecosystem, which aids founders at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. From Startup School, where budding entrepreneurs learn the fundamentals of launching a company, to the intensive YC batch program, which guides founders in product development, customer engagement, and fundraising, YC offers invaluable resources and mentorship to help startups flourish.
In recent years, YC has garnered remarkable attention and demonstrated its global reach by receiving a record-breaking 44,000 applications for its program, marking the highest influx of aspiring startups yet. However, this surge in demand has coincided with a strikingly low acceptance rate, standing at a mere 1%. This underscores the fierce competition and the high standards YC maintains when selecting the startups it chooses to invest in and mentor. As the startup landscape continues to evolve, YC is poised to remain a driving force in shaping the future of innovation.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Medical, vision and dental plans
- Infertility benefits
- STD/LTD
- Life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 401(k) + 4% matching
- Generous parental leave
- Paid holidays and flexible paid time off policy
Company HQ
SoMa, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jessica Livingston
(Co-Founder)Previously a VP of Marketing at investment bank Adams Harkness, where they managed an award-winning rebranding of the company. Also the author of Founders at Work.
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