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Director of Tax

Checkr · San Francisco, California, United States · On-site

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About Checkr

Backed by Accel, Y Combinator and GV.

About the role

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 .

What they're looking for

  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience supporting or leading tax workstreams in M&A transactions
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills, particularly with Legal, Accounting, and FP&A
  • CPA, JD, or Master's in Taxation
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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, 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 .

We're hiring a Director of Tax to build and lead Checkr's tax function. This is a high-impact role that owns the full tax lifecycle while serving as a strategic partner across the company on M&A, transfer pricing, and tax planning. You'll report to the Controller and partner closely with Legal, Accounting, FP&S, Treasury, and Corporate Development.

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.

  • Own Checkr's global tax strategy across direct and indirect tax,...

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