About Checkr 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
About the team/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 — 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 you’ll 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 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 urg