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Full-Time

Head of Product

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April

April

51-200 employees

Integrated tax filing solution for clients

Data & Analytics
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$220k - $250kAnnually

Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Product Management
Product Research
Product Strategy
Product
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • 10+ years of Product Management or equivalent experience.
  • Deep experience building consumer-facing digital products that evoke delight and recurring usage guided by extreme empathy for customer needs.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new complex domains quickly and thoroughly.
  • A strong bias towards execution and an ability to operate (and help others operate) in areas with low-information or yet-to-be-defined direction.
  • History of driving delivery of complex projects with multiple partners and stakeholders across the organization.
  • Ability to both operate at a strategic level and dive deep into the technical details and complexity with ease.
  • A mindset of openness and intellectual growth that seeks individual learning and to facilitate the learning of your peers.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Own and operate. Lead April’s consumer products and build a seamless experience that improves the financial lives of millions of taxpayers.
  • Build. You will drive forward product development processes for all aspects of the product through the entire lifecycle from ideation to launch to iteration and adaptation through daily prioritization and collaboration with your team and stakeholders.
  • Be the taxpayer. Embody the voice of the customer and develop intimate user understanding through customer research, interviews, and data to maximize user delight and conversion through to the ultimate goal.
  • Be the client. Ensure our clients reach their goals in implementing april and align around better serving the taxpayer at the same time.
  • Communicate. Clearly document your decisions and roadmap to share with the entire organization to facilitate clarity and mutual understanding of reasoning.
  • Strategize. Craft and execute longer term product strategy in collaboration with the whole development organization.

April simplifies the tax filing process by integrating it into existing financial applications like banking and payroll. Users can import their financial data with a single click, which saves time and reduces the hassle of manual entry. As an IRS Authorized e-file provider, April allows clients to electronically file their tax returns securely. The company stands out from competitors by offering transparent pricing with no hidden fees, ensuring clients know exactly what they will pay upfront. April caters to a wide range of clients, including parents, students, and workers, and guarantees maximum refunds, providing peace of mind that clients will receive the best possible outcome from their tax returns.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$40M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-6%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

103%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • April's partnerships with over 20 fintech platforms, including Chime and Gusto, significantly expand its user base and market reach.
  • The appointment of industry veterans like Raj R. Doshi and Christina Taylor strengthens April's leadership and operational capabilities.
  • April's AI-driven personalized filing flow has demonstrated substantial time savings and convenience for users, with 47% completing their taxes in under an hour.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive fintech landscape requires April to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Dependence on partnerships with financial apps means that any disruption in these relationships could impact April's growth.

What makes April unique

  • April's integration into existing financial apps offers a seamless tax filing experience, unlike traditional standalone tax software.
  • The company's transparent pricing model with no hidden fees sets it apart from competitors who often have complex pricing structures.
  • April's status as an IRS Authorized e-file provider ensures a high level of trust and compliance, which is crucial for users.