Senior Manager Data Science, Finance
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 254000 - 299000
Posted on:
31-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014 Checkrs innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100000 customers including DoorDash Coinbase Lyft Instacart and Airtable.
Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role
We are seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to build and guide our Finance Data Science this role you will be responsible for establishing the vision and roadmap for how data science drives Checkrs financial strategy profitability and operational excellence. You will lead and mentor a talented team of data scientists and analysts empowering them to deliver the critical quantitative insights that underpin our most important financial decisions.
The Finance DS team owns the quantitative backbone of Checkrs business including: revenue forecasting; revenue and cost data models; the source of truth for key business metrics (e.g. upsell churn); and analytical / automation support for planning pricing packaging and strategic finance initiatives.
As the Senior Manager of Data Science Finance you will be a key partner to our executive and C-level leadership team. You will translate ambiguous high-level business challenges into a clear quantitative agenda and be accountable for the models analyses and insights that shape our companys financial future. This role reports into our central Data & ML team within the Engineering organization ensuring a strong technical foundation and career path while being dedicated to the Finance domain.
What youll do
- Team Leadership & Development: Hire mentor and grow a high-performing team of data scientists and analysts. Foster a culture of technical excellence business impact and continuous learning.
- Strategic Planning & Vision: Define and own the roadmap for the Finance Data Science team. Partner with C-level and VP-level stakeholders to identify and prioritize the most impactful analytical and modeling opportunities.
- Executive Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary data science partner to the Finance leadership team. Translate complex quantitative concepts into clear actionable recommendations for a senior executive audience.
- Oversee Financial Modeling & Forecasting: Guide the team in developing and deploying models to forecast revenue costs and key business metrics directly influencing the companys financial planning (FP&A) and strategy.
- Drive Business Performance & Insights: Lead deep-dive analyses into business trends unit economics pricing and new ventures to uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency.
- Technical Excellence: Set (and then raise) the bar for technical rigor ensuring the teams work in modeling analysis and data pipelines is robust scalable and production-ready.
What you bring
- A Bachelors or Masters degree in a quantitative field like Statistics Computer Science Economics or equivalent experience.
- 10 years of experience in data science or quantitative roles with a clear progression of impact and seniority.
- 3 years of direct people management experience with a proven ability to attract hire and develop high-performing data scientists and foster a culture of excellence.
- Deep expertise in SQL Python modern ELT and data transformation frameworks (e.g. dbt) key ML and forecasting techniques; with the ability to set technical direction guide architectural decisions and maintain a high bar for quality.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute a strategic vision and multi-quarter roadmap for a data science function aligning it with broader business objectives.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with proven ability to influence and align with executive leaders (C-level VPs) and translate complex quantitative work into clear business strategy.
- Strong business acumen with deep experience applying data science to solve complex financial problems (e.g. forecasting pricing risk) in a B2B or SaaS environment.
What youll get
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical dental and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility adoption and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend home office stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkrs core values is Transparency. To live by that value weve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)
$254000 - $299000 USD
At Checkr we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO San Francisco CA and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. Starting January 2026 hub-based employees will be expected to work from the office 3 days per -office perks are provided such as lunch four times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
Checkr is committed to building the best product and company which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Time Management
- Accounts Administration
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Reconciliation
- Administrative Skill
- Leadership skills
- Accounting & Finance
- Accounts Management
- Communication
- Analysis Skills
- Relationship Management
- Team Player Spirit
- Budgeting Skills
- Accounts Payable
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