Director, Assistant Controller
Job description
About the role
Director, Assistant Controller
Checkr is constructing a data platform designed to support safe and fair decision-making across its services. The company serves more than 140,000 businesses and millions of individuals, providing AI verification at key moments such as hiring, housing, transportation, childcare, and financial services. Customers include Uber, Pennymac, Airbnb, Doordash, and Anthropic. Checkr has been recognized on the Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
This position serves as a key leadership role within the accounting function. The Director, Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and oversees a team of ten professionals. Responsibilities include corporate accounting, close processes, financial reporting, and technical accounting. The role requires close collaboration with Finance Planning & Analysis, Tax, Corporate Development, and Legal. The individual will be expected to operate at a standard consistent with a public company, improving team performance and implementing robust controls.
What You Will Do
You will establish the pace and structure for corporate close activities. This includes leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close while driving timeline reductions. You will establish controls and reconciliation standards that meet external scrutiny. Responsibilities include full ownership of the general ledger, treasury operations, and technical accounting under US GAAP.
You will serve as the primary US GAAP technical expert within the organization. This involves answering complex accounting policy questions and developing appropriate treatments. You will partner with corporate engineering to optimize and automate Oracle Fusion as part of the broader accounting technology strategy.
External audit leadership is another core responsibility. You will manage the relationship with the external auditor to ensure an efficient and timely annual audit. You will also support corporate development activities, including integrations related to mergers and acquisitions.
Compensation
This role offers a targeted compensation package aligned with location. In Denver, Colorado, the range is $195,000 to $229,000 USD. In San Francisco, California, the range is $230,000 to $270,000 USD.
Requirements
A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline is required, along with CPA certification, which is strongly preferred. Candidates should bring a minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience, with preference for those from Big 4 firms or similar industry roles.
Deep expertise in US GAAP and broader financial reporting requirements is essential. You must demonstrate the ability to improve closing procedures and develop lasting process frameworks rather than simply maintaining existing workflows. Prior experience in a SOX compliance setting is advantageous.
An A-player mindset is required. This includes a bias for action, the ability to perform in uncertain environments, and a commitment to raising standards. You will take ownership of outcomes and drive results at a high level.
What you'll do
- Establish the pace and structure for corporate close activities, leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close while driving timeline reductions.
- Establish controls and reconciliation standards that meet external scrutiny and ensure compliance.
- Own full general ledger, treasury operations, and technical accounting under US GAAP.
- Serve as the primary US GAAP technical expert, answering complex accounting policy questions and developing appropriate treatments.
- Partner with corporate engineering to optimize and automate Oracle Fusion as part of the broader accounting technology strategy.
- Lead external audit management to ensure an efficient and timely annual audit.
- Support corporate development activities, including integrations related to mergers and acquisitions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- CPA certification, strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience, with preference for Big 4 or similar industry background.
- Deep expertise in US GAAP and broader financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to improve closing procedures and develop lasting process frameworks.
- Prior experience in a SOX compliance setting is advantageous.
- A-player mindset with a bias for action, performance in uncertain environments, and commitment to raising standards.
- Ownership of outcomes and drive for high-level results.
Nice to have
Experience in high-growth technology companies and familiarity with fast-paced, ambiguous environments is valued. Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing high-performing teams is a preferred quality. Exposure to fintech, SaaS, or data-intensive business models provides additional context for success in this role. Comfort with process improvement methodologies and a track record of implementing scalable financial controls are seen as beneficial attributes.
About the company
Checkr runs an AI-powered verification platform designed for high-stakes decisions. The product delivers fast, accurate background checks at scale.
The team builds and operates data pipelines, models, and user workflows. Engineers work on real-world risk problems. Roles value clarity, collaboration, and measurable impact.