Company Description
ACCUNO is a tax preparation software company based in Chicago, IL that aims to simplify the tax filing process for freelancers, small business owners, and individual taxpayers. Accuno provides automated calculations, accurate reports, and step-by-step guidance to help users maximize deductions and file taxes confidently. The company's focus is on enabling users to focus on their business, family, and peace of mind during tax season.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Chief Marketing Officer at Accuno in Chicago, IL. The Chief Marketing Officer will be responsible for market planning, market research, public relations, marketing management, and sales strategies to drive the company's growth and market presence.
This role is for someone with deep expertise in sales and marketing who’s ready to commit 100% to growing a company from the ground up. The offer is equity-based, ensuring that our success directly ties to the success of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and implement a go-to-market strategy.
- Collaborate closely with me (CTO/Co-Founder) to define product priorities and growth initiatives.
- Identify early adopters and establish strong relationships with key industry players.
- Drive the business development efforts, from product iteration to customer acquisition.
- Market Planning, Market Research, and Public Relations skills
- Marketing Management and Sales experience
Who You Are
- You have deep expertise in a specific vertical and know exactly how to disrupt or innovate within it.
- You are 100% committed to being a co-founder and have the entrepreneurial mindset to build something scalable.
- You bring a strategic and hands-on approach—ready to take action, iterate quickly, and pivot when necessary.
- Previous startup experience is a huge plus—you understand the challenges and opportunities of building from scratch.
- Strong business development and networking skills with a track record of building relationships and driving deals.
What’s In It For You
- Equity stake—become a co-owner of the business and share in the company’s success.
- Full ownership and autonomy to execute your vision or iterate an existing project.
- Opportunity to build and scale a company in a vertical where you’re the expert.
- Flexible working environment with a focus on results, not hours.
- Collaborate closely with a seasoned founder who brings 8+ years of experience in technology.
