Tax Consultant

Valexus Consulting is a specialized tax advisory and professional services firm serving venture capital funds and their stakeholders for over a decade. Valexus partners closely with VC firms, general partners, management companies, and individual investors to deliver high-quality tax strategy, planning, and compliance solutions tailored to the unique complexities of the venture ecosystem.

Valexus is seeking its first internal hire—a motivated, detail-oriented Tax Consultant—to help expand, elevate, and manage the tax services provided. In this role, you will work directly with the Managing Member, VC clients, external tax compliance partners, and leading law firms. You will play a key role across the full structure of our client base, including funds, general partnerships, management companies, and individual general partners.

This position offers a unique opportunity to gain deep exposure to federal, state, local, and international tax matters affecting venture capital investment structures and the individuals behind them. You will help shape how our firm grows, evolves, and delivers exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

You will oversee or assist with:

• Preparing year-end tax workpapers, including transactional and financial statement analysis
• Preparing federal, state, and local tax return preparation for SPVs, blockers, general partnerships, etc.
• Preparing quarterly tax estimates
• Managing, reviewing, and coordinating tax filings prepared by external firms 
• Analyzing foreign entities and cross-border structures for proper tax reporting
• Gathering and organizing information related to tax positions and compliance
• Conducting technical research to identify tax issues, planning opportunities, and solutions
• Working directly with VC clients and service providers on tax planning, strategy, and compliance
• Supporting various other firm and client needs as the organization grows

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate will have:

• 2–4 years of experience in asset management tax, public accounting, or a related tax discipline
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency, including working with complex spreadsheets, formulas, lookups, and data analysis
• Experience with GoSystem Tax RS (or similar professional tax preparation software)
• Working knowledge of partnership tax (Subchapter K)
• Familiarity with venture capital, private equity, or investment fund structures
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to accuracy, quality, and professional integrity

You May Be a Great Fit if You...

• Hold high standards. You take pride in your work, sweat the details, and care about quality. Attention to the craft are valued here.
• Communicate exceptionally well. You bring clarity, professionalism, and confidence to both written and verbal communications.
• Love the tax code. Complex rules, research, and technical challenges energize you.
• Are proactive. You anticipate needs, solve problems before they arise, and take ownership.
• Embrace technology. You leverage tools, software, and automation to work smarter and more efficiently.
• Aren’t afraid of the dirty work. You can jump into data entry, cleanup, and analysis.
• Value accountability. You’re willing to admit gaps, acknowledge when you don’t know something, ask for help, learn quickly from mistakes, and are committed to learning.
• See a long-term home. You can envision yourself contributing to and growing here over the next 5 years.