Director of Tax

Checkr
San Francisco
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 252,000 - 296,000 annuallyFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 12+ yearsSkills: ["Cross-functional collaboration","Bias for action","Operational rigor","Strategic partnership"]

Build and lead Checkr’s tax function, owning global direct and indirect tax strategy across U.S. federal/state/local and international jurisdictions. Manage income tax provision (quarterly/annual), direct tax compliance (including transfer pricing, R&D credits, and tax attribute planning), and sales & use tax. Partner on M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-close integration, and prepare for public-company readiness with SOX-compliant processes.

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Checkr
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Director of Tax

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Job Summary

Build and lead Checkr’s tax function, owning global direct and indirect tax strategy across U.S. federal/state/local and international jurisdictions. Manage income tax provision (quarterly/annual), direct tax compliance (including transfer pricing, R&D credits, and tax attribute planning), and sales & use tax. Partner on M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, and post-close integration, and prepare for public-company readiness with SOX-compliant processes.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Director level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own Checkr’s global tax strategy across direct and indirect taxes, and build the function, team, and vendor ecosystem.
  • •Lead quarterly and annual income tax provision, including documentation and disclosures.
  • •Oversee direct tax matters including income tax compliance, transfer pricing, R&D credits, and tax attribute planning.
  • •Own indirect tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax.
  • •Partner on M&A tax due diligence and deal structuring, and prepare tax processes for public company readiness with SOX-compliant processes.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 252,000 - 296,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionLearning BudgetEquityPaid LeaveWellness StipendRelocation StipendCommuter Benefits

Key Requirements

  • •12+ years of progressive tax experience, including Big 4 and in-house roles.
  • •Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, including ASC 740 and indirect tax compliance.
  • •Lead tax provision end-to-end, coordinating with external auditors.
  • •Support or lead tax workstreams in M&A transactions.
  • •CPA, JD, or a Master’s in Taxation.
Experience:12+ years
Skills:Cross-functional collaborationBias for actionOperational rigorStrategic partnership
Certifications:CPAJDMaster's in Taxation

Company Brief

Checkr
Provides an automated, AI-driven background check platform for hiring, helping employers run compliant and fast background screenings, identity verification, and continuous monitoring to streamline recruitment and reduce risk.
Industry: HR Tech
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2014
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