Director of Tax

About the role

Checkr is seeking a Director of Tax to design, build, and lead its global tax function. This senior position will shape tax strategy, ensure compliance, and partner with key stakeholders as the company prepares for a public market transition.

Key responsibilities

• Define and execute Checkr’s global tax strategy across direct and indirect taxes, establishing the team, processes, and vendor ecosystem.
• Lead the quarterly and annual income‑tax provision, including documentation and disclosures.
• Oversee all direct tax matters such as income‑tax compliance, transfer pricing, R&D credits, and tax‑attribute planning.
• Own indirect‑tax strategy and compliance, including sales and use tax.
• Partner with Corporate Development on M&A tax due diligence, deal structuring, entity rationalisation and post‑close integration.
• Act as the trusted tax advisor to Legal, Accounting, FP&S and Treasury on entity structuring, cash‑tax planning and intercompany issues.
• Prepare the tax function for public‑company readiness, implementing SOX‑compliant processes.

Required profile

• 12+ years of progressive tax experience, with a mix of Big 4 and in‑house roles.
• Deep expertise in U.S. federal and state income tax, ASC 740, and indirect‑tax compliance.
• Proven track record leading the end‑to‑end tax provision process and coordinating with external auditors.
• Experience driving tax workstreams in M&A transactions.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills, especially with Legal, Accounting and FP&A.
• CPA, JD, or a Master’s degree in Taxation.
• High‑energy, bias‑for‑action mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguity.

Required skills

• ASC 740
• Transfer pricing
• R&D tax credits
• Indirect tax compliance
• SOX compliance
• M&A tax due diligence