Director, Assistant Controller

Checkr; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 195,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical, dental, and vision coverage

Learning and development allowance

Flexible PTO policy

Monthly wellness stipend

Commuter stipend

Job summary

Checkr is seeking a Director, Assistant Controller in Denver, CO to lead the corporate accounting function and develop a strong accounting team. This role involves implementing accounting policies compliant with US GAAP and driving the month-end and year-end closing process.

The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of relevant experience including a CPA certification, a bias for action, and a history of improving accounting processes. This is a full-time, onsite position offering competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with an increasing level of scope in accounting roles.
• Experience in a SOX-controlled environment is a plus.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing team across GL accounting and treasury.
• Implement accounting policies for compliance with US GAAP.
• Drive timeline reductions for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.

Skills

Leadership

Technical accounting

US GAAP knowledge

ERP optimization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

CPA certification

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

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 urgency, stay resilient through ambiguity, and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

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

What We Offer

• A fast‑paced and collaborative environment
• 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

At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA; Nashville, TN; and Santiago, Chile. Individuals 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.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

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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