Director, Assistant Controller
About the role
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.
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.
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.
Qualifications
- 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 You Bring
- 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.
- 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.
Pay
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA): $230,000 - $270,000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO): $195,000 - $229,000 USD
Schedule
Absent special circumstances, employees are expected to work from the office 3+ days a week. In-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.
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
Company Culture
A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.
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