Global Tax Strategy & M&A Director

Checkr, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 252,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Fertility/adoption reimbursement

Learning & development allowance

Flexible PTO

Wellness stipend

Job summary

Checkr, Inc. is seeking a Director of Tax in San Francisco to build and lead the tax function, reporting to the Controller and partnering with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury. This role shapes tax strategy, governance, and readiness for a growth company transitioning to a public company.

The candidate will drive US federal/state tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax, while coordinating with external auditors and Corporate Development on M&A tax matters. In-office work is expected in SF.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience (Big 4 + in-house).
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax and ASC 740.
• Experience leading tax provision process end-to-end with external auditors.
• Experience supporting or leading tax workstreams in M&A transactions.

Responsibilities

• Own Checkr's global tax strategy across direct and indirect taxes.
• Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision, including disclosures.
• Oversee direct tax matters: income tax compliance, transfer pricing, R&D credits.
• Own indirect tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax.
• Partner with Corporate Development on M&A tax due diligence and deal structuring.
• Prepare the tax function for public company readiness, including SOX-ready processes.

Skills

Tax planning

M&A tax

Tax provision

ASC 740

Cross-functional collaboration

Federal & state tax

Education

CPA, JD or Master’s in Taxation

Job description

Checkr, Inc. is seeking a Director of Tax in San Francisco to build and lead the tax function, reporting to the Controller and partnering with Legal, Accounting, FP&A, and Treasury. This role shapes tax strategy, governance, and readiness for a growth company transitioning to a public company.

The candidate will drive US federal/state tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax, while coordinating with external auditors and Corporate Development on M&A tax matters. In-office work is expected in SF.