Own and build Fetch’s U.S. tax function across federal, state, local, direct, and indirect taxes. Establish tax policies, processes, controls, systems, calendars, and governance; oversee tax provisions, compliance, audits, notices, and tax planning. Partner with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and business teams on product, revenue, and transaction tax implications. Manage external advisors and tax technology while developing scalable internal capabilities for a high-growth technology business.
What we’re building and why we’re building it.
Fetch helps people live rewarded every day, with a vision to become the rewards destination for everyone. We turn everyday activities into meaningful rewards, whether it’s grocery shopping, grabbing a quick meal, or playing a favorite mobile game. To date, we’ve awarded more than $1 billion in Fetch Points to our users.
Each day, more than 13 million receipts are submitted on Fetch, providing visibility into over $212 billion in gross merchandise value. This creates the largest retail-agnostic, SKU-level view of household spending, powering Fetch as an outcomes-based advertising platform that helps brands acquire and retain lifelong consumers.
The Fetch app is available on the App Store and Google Play, with more than 6 million five-star reviews from a highly engaged and loyal user base.
It’s not just our users who believe in Fetch: with investments from Softbank, ICONIQ, DST, Greycroft, and partnerships ranging from challenger brands to Fortune 500 companies, Fetch is reshaping how brands and consumers connect in the marketplace. When you work at Fetch, you play a vital role in a platform that drives brand loyalty and creates lifelong consumers with the power of Fetch points. User and partner success are at the heart of everything we do, and we extend that same commitment to our employees.
At Fetch, we value curiosity, adaptability, and the confidence to explore new tools, especially AI, to drive smarter, faster work. You don’t need to be an expert, but you should be ready to learn quickly and think critically. We welcome learners who move fast, challenge the status quo, and shape what’s next, with us. Ranked as one of America’s Best Startup Employers by Forbes for two years in a row, Fetch fosters a people-first culture rooted in trust, accountability, and innovation. We encourage our employees to challenge ideas, think bigger, and always bring the fun to Fetch.
About the Role:
We're hiring a Director of Tax to build and own Fetch's tax function end to end across direct and indirect tax. You'll establish the strategy, processes, controls, and operating model needed to manage our federal, state, and local tax obligations while building infrastructure that can scale with the business.
This role is equal parts builder and operator. You'll own the day-to-day tax agenda while creating a function that does not formally exist today, bringing structure, visibility, and rigor to work that has historically been managed across internal teams and external advisors.
You'll report to the Chief Accounting Officer and partner closely with Accounting, FinOps, Strategic Finance, Legal, Financial Systems, and business leaders across the company.
This is a full-time role that can be held from one of our US offices or remotely in the United States.
Role Responsibilities:
- Own Fetch's U.S. tax function end to end across federal, state, and local direct and indirect taxes
- Build the Tax function from the ground up, including policies, processes, controls, calendars, systems, and governance
- Own corporate income tax provision and compliance, including tax accounting, returns, estimates, and extensions, working with external advisors where appropriate
- Lead state and local tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax, gross receipts taxes, franchise taxes, nexus, and registration requirements
- Assess the tax implications of new products, revenue streams, deals, and business models, bringing Tax into key decisions early
- Manage tax audits, notices, inquiries, and other interactions with taxing authorities
- Partner with Accounting on close, financial statement disclosures, internal controls, and audit readiness
- Identify tax planning, credit, and incentive opportunities while balancing economics, compliance, and operational complexity
- Manage external tax advisors and tax technology, building the right long-term mix of internal capability, automation, and outsourced support
Minimum Requirements:
- 10+ years of progressive tax experience, with meaningful ownership across U.S. corporate income tax and state and local tax
- Experience building, leading, or significantly scaling an in-house corporate tax function, not just operating within an established one
- Strong knowledge of U.S. federal and state corporate taxation, ASC 740, and indirect tax
- Experience managing income tax provisions and tax compliance for a complex, multi-state business
- Ability to translate complex tax issues into clear business implications and practical recommendations
- Strong systems orientation and an interest in using technology and automation to build scalable processes
- Comfort working in ambiguity and strong stakeholder management skills across Finance and the broader business
Preferred Requirements:
- CPA and/or advanced degree in taxation
- Big Four or similar public accounting experience, ideally combined with in-house experience
- Experience in a high-growth technology, consumer, marketplace, advertising, or digital business
- Experience preparing a private company tax function for public-company scale and requirements
Compensation:
At Fetch, we offer competitive compensation packages including base, equity, and benefits to the exceptional folks we hire. The base salary range for this position is $167,000- $196,000. Discover our benefits and how our employees live rewarded at https://fetch.com/careers.
At Fetch, we'll give you the tools to feel healthy, happy and secure through:
- Equity: We offer full-time employees equity in Fetch, so that everyone can benefit from Fetch’s growth.
- 401k Match: Dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
- Benefits for humans and pets: We offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for everyone including your pets.
- Continuing Education: Fetch provides ten thousand per year in education reimbursement.
- Employee Resource Groups: Take part in employee-led groups that are centered around fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace through events, dialogue and advocacy. The ERGs participate in our Inclusion Council with members of executive leadership.
- Paid Time Off: On top of our flexible PTO, Fetch observes 9 paid holidays, as well as our year-end week-long break.
- Robust Leave Policies: 20 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 14 weeks for secondary caregivers, and a flexible return to work schedule.
- Calvin Care Cash: Employees who are welcoming new family members will also receive a one time $2,000 incentive to assist employees with covering the cost of childcare, clothing, diapers and much more!
- Flexible Work Environment: Collaborate with your team in one of our stunning offices, or you can work fully remotely from anywhere in the US. We’ll ensure you are equally equipped with the hardware and software you need to get your job done in the comfort of your home. (applicable for most roles)
Fetch is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, inclusion, and respect for all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our commitment to inclusivity ensures that everyone is treated with dignity and has the opportunity to succeed based on their talent, skills, and potential.
Fetch also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. If you need assistance with the application process or require an accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].
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