Technical Revenue Accounting Manager

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 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

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Revenue Accounting and based in San Francisco CA or Denver CO youll play a strategic highly visible role within Checkrs Finance Operations (FinOps) organization shaping how deals are structured and new revenue models come to market while ensuring alignment with ASC 606 and U.S. GAAP. Youll lead technical revenue accounting analyses own the revenue close process and translate accounting guidance into clear scalable policies that balance compliance efficiency and commercial impact. Youll partner closely with Sales Deal Desk Legal and RevOps to influence decisions that directly shape Checkrs continued growth.

What youll do

• Own technical revenue accounting under ASC 606 serving as subject matter expert for complex revenue recognition matters including contract assessments non-standard deal structures and evolving pricing and product models.
• Lead the revenue accounting close for month-end and quarter-end ensuring accurate and timely revenue recognition reconciliations and reporting.
• Provide strategic accounting guidance to the business partnering with Sales Deal Desk Legal RevOps and FP&A to influence deal structures product launches and go-to-market initiatives before execution.
• Design prototype and ship AI-enabled tools and agents that automate manual work across the quote-to-cash lifecycle compounding impact within the team and beyond.
• Draft technical accounting memos and maintain SOX-ready documentation owning key controls and supporting audit readiness across revenue processes as the business scales.
• Lead high-impact revenue initiatives and special projects applying technical judgment and analytical insight to enable compliant growth and data-driven decision-making.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA strongly preferred; 6 years of progressive revenue accounting experience (Big 4 plus industry preferred).
• Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and ASC 606 with demonstrated experience evaluating complex customer contracts non-standard deal structures and revenue recognition judgments.
• Track record owning revenue close activities with increasing scope speed and accuracy plus strong project ownership leading ambiguous or cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated AI fluency youve moved past using AI for one-off tasks toward building and shipping tools or agents (e.g. with Claude Lovable Cursor Gemini or similar) that create leverage for the broader team with hands-on SQL/BI experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communicator who partners effectively with Sales Deal Desk Legal Product RevOps FP&A and Engineering translating technical accounting conclusions for non-technical stakeholders.
• 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.

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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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