Head of Corporate Development

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Over 140000 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.

Were a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes CloudList and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

About the team/role

As we continue to grow were looking for a Head of Corporate Development to join our finance team and report to the CFO. This is a pivotal role shaping our companys future. Youll source evaluate negotiate and execute M&A and ecosystem opportunities. The role partners across the organization and contributes directly to our overarching strategic plan.

What youll do

• Own our M&A and ecosystem strategy: analyze Checkrs total addressable market (TAM) identify priority sub-segments and build the target pipeline.
• Run the end-to-end M&A process from sourcing through close working with Finance Product Sales Legal HR IT and Operations on due diligence.
• Perform detailed diligence on target value proposition market positioning differentiation firm growth and trajectory.
• Build relationships with entrepreneurs venture capitalists investment banks financial institutions and consulting firms to source deals.
• Prepare and present acquisition proposals to senior leadership and the board.
• Create integration plans before close and maintain post-mortem analysis afterward.
• Maintain peer and precedent-transaction benchmarking to support investor discussions.

What you bring

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting or a related field.
• 10 years in corporate development private equity or a related M&A field.
• Deep financial modeling and analytical skills with strong project management and attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Strong experience structuring negotiating and closing deals with a track record of spotting red flags and judging a good deal.
• Executive presence and credibility with target leadership our executives and the board.
• Advanced communication and presentation skills with sound judgment and discretion on confidential information.
• Experience in a fast-growing environment preferably software/SaaS.
• Working knowledge of financial markets and fundraising.
• An A-player mindset with a strong bias for action: you raise the bar move with urgency stay resilient through ambiguity and take ownership to deliver meaningful outcomes.

Nice to have

• A Masters degree or relevant certification (e.g. CFA).
• In-house experience supporting Corporate Development.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

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 .

On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco CA)

$306000 - $360000 USD

What We Offer

• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• 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

At Checkr we believe an in office work environment strengthens collaboration drives innovation and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver CO; San Francisco CA; Nashville TN; and Santiago Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a -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.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
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. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local state and/or federal laws including the San Franciscos Fair Chance Ordinance .

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Required Experience:

Director