Tax Specialist (CPA)
Decile Group (https://decilegroup.com) is transforming venture capital into a force for good in the world. We are working to launch 10,000 next-generation venture capital firms by 2030, fundamentally changing the face of venture capital.
We operate an integrated platform for modern venture capital, spanning education, software, and fund operations. VC Lab trains the next generation of fund managers. Decile Hub provides AI-enabled tools for fund operations. Start Fund enables managers to launch institutional-grade funds in under 24 hours. Decile Capital deploys capital into emerging managers. Together, these offerings make venture capital more accessible to anyone with world-class ideas and execution.
Role Overview We are hiring a Senior Fund Accountant to partner with multiple venture capital firms by regularly meeting with general partners, assessing their needs, streamlining their financial accounting process and following up to ensure delivery. The ideal candidate will have strong fund accounting experience with venture capital and the desire to work cross-functionally with our product, engineering, and operation teams.
Decile Group provides a fast-paced startup environment, where everyone has the opportunity to help with everything. You will have an opportunity to experience every facet of venture capital and build the future of venture investing. This is a unique opportunity to ramp up your experience in the field of venture capital.
Remote candidates will be considered. Applicants for this role need to be based in the U.S.
What you'll own 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
What You Have: 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
What We Offer: 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
How to Apply: If you don't tick every box above, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.
Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.