Director, Assistant Controller

Checkr • San Francisco, CO

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140,000 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. We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company. We're hiring a Director, Assistant Controller to help build the accounting function Checkr needs for its next chapter. Reporting to the Controller, you'll 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Lunch five times a week
• Commuter stipend
• Relocation stipend may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director