Director, Assistant Controller

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 companies and millions of people rely on Checkr for AI verification in the moments that matter most: getting a new job a new place to live a car ride childcare even a date. Customers include Uber Pennymac Airbnb Doordash Amazon and Anthropic.

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

Were hiring a Director Assistant Controller to help build the accounting function Checkr needs for its next chapter. Reporting to the Controller youll inherit a talented team of 10 and own the corporate accounting close financial reporting and technical accounting partnering closely with FP&S Tax Corp Dev and Legal.

We need someone who has seen what great looks like at a public company and can bring those standards here tightening our close process leveling up our technical accounting bench and putting the controls and documentation in place that will hold up to external scrutiny.

What youll do

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across GL accounting treasury and technical accounting.
• Design implement and maintain appropriate accounting policies and processes to enable accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Lead month-end quarter-end and year-end close driving timeline reductions and establishing the controls and reconciliation standards expected of a public company.
• Serve as the in-house US GAAP technical accounting expert.
• Partner with Corp Eng on ERP (Oracle Fusion) optimization and automation across the accounting tech stack.
• Lead the external audit partnering with the external auditor to ensure timely completion of annual audit.
• Partner with corporate development to support M&A activities.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 12 years of experience with an increasing level of scope and leadership responsibility; Big 4 and industry experience preferred.
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and other financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated track record of shortening close cycles and building durable processes not just operating existing ones.
• Experience operating in a SOX-controlled environment is a plus.
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar move with urgency stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

What We Offer

• 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

At Checkr we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO; San Francisco CA; Nashville TN; and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -office perks are provided such as lunch five times a week a commuter stipend and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.

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