Tax Specialist, CPA

VC Lab

Senior Fund Accountant partnering with venture capital firms to streamline financial processes. Join Decile Group to expand access to venture capital and experience all facets of investing.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in preparing and reviewing federal and state partnership tax returns, particularly Form 1065 and Schedule K-1, with a strong focus on fund structures and compliance. Proven ability to manage K-1 production, coordinate with fund accountants, and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active CPA License5+ Years Experience In Partnership TaxDeep Fluency With Form 1065Experience With Fund Accounting ConceptsComfort With Tax Software

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Hard Skills

Partnership Tax ReturnsForm 1065Schedule K-1State Composite FilingTax ComplianceAllocationsCarried Interest TreatmentPFIC ConsiderationsWaterfall MechanicsAllocation Schedules

Soft Skills

Strong Reviewer InstinctsSelf-Directed Work Style

Tools & Technologies

UltraTaxCCH Axcess

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA License

Industry Keywords

Venture CapitalPrivate EquityFund StructuresFund AdministrationInvestment Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and review federal and state partnership tax returns (Form 1065 and related schedules) for venture capital fund clients
Manage K-1 production, quality review, and delivery to limited partners
Coordinate with fund accountants and external CPAs to gather source data and resolve discrepancies
Respond to tax notices and support client inquiries on fund-level tax matters
Track filing deadlines across a portfolio of funds and ensure nothing slips
Identify and flag technical issues (allocations, Section 704(b), carried interest treatment, PFIC considerations) and escalate appropriately
Support process improvements to make the K-1 delivery workflow faster and more accurate at scale

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active CPA license
5+ years of experience in partnership tax, with meaningful time spent on fund structures (venture capital, private equity, or fund of funds)
Deep fluency with Form 1065, Schedule K-1, and state composite/withholding filing requirements
Experience working in or alongside a fund administrator, registered investment advisor, or public accounting firm with an investment management practice
Familiarity with fund accounting concepts: capital accounts, waterfall mechanics, allocation schedules
Comfort with tax software (UltraTax, CCH Axcess, or similar)
Strong reviewer instincts; you catch what others miss
Self-directed work style; you manage your own deadlines without being chased

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful impact through building infrastructure that expands access to venture capital globally
Opportunity for career growth and role expansion as the platform scales
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
Remote-first work environment with thoughtful, high-caliber teammates
A working schedule for adults, including flexible hours and flexible PTO