Director of Assistant Controller

Who you are

• 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

What the job involves

• 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
• 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

• Parental leave
• Stock optoins
• Work from home opportunities
• Comprehensive Health Plans | We cover 100% of insurance premiums and offer generous parental and family leave
• Competitive Compensation | We offer competitive salaries and meaningful equity
• A Variety of Food and Snacks | Our culinary team serves a rotating menu for lunch each day, along with unlimited snacks and drinks
• Wellness Programs | We invest in the holistic well-being of every team member through education reimbursements, onsite massages, and physical therapy
• Flexible Paid Time Off | We want you to take the time you need to relax and recharge
• Fitness and Public Transport Reimbursement | We’ll cover your commute and help you stay active with our onsite gym or fitness provider of choice