Checkr
Director of Tax
San Francisco, California, United States · Director
Sponsorship not specified$252k-$296kDetected 13 days ago
ComplianceAccountingForecastingM&AFP&ATaxCollaborationTax ProvisionTransfer Pricing
About the role
- 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.
- This is an ideal role for a tax leader who wants to shape a function rather than inherit one, and who is energized by the operational rigor and strategic complexity of preparing a growth company for life as a public company.
Responsibilities
- Own Checkr's global tax strategy across direct and indirect tax, including federal, state, local, and international jurisdictions, and build the function, team, and vendor ecosystem to support it
- Own indirect tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax
- Partner with Corporate Development on M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, entity rationalization and post-close integration
- 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.
- At Checkr, we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection.
- 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.
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive tax experience, including a combination of Big 4 and in-house roles
- Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740, and indirect tax compliance
- Experience leading the tax provision process end-to-end, including coordination with external auditors
Skills
- getting a new job, a new place to live, a car ride, childcare, even a date.
- Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
- About the team/role
Compensation
- For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
- OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)
- $252,000 - $296,000 USD
- Lead the quarterly and annual income tax provision, including documentation, disclosures
Benefits
- 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
- 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.
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