Check

Corporate Finance

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, PayrollIndustries

Corporate Finance at Check

Position Overview

At Check, we are simplifying payroll by inventing embedded payroll. We are looking for a Corporate Finance professional to own our core planning and budgeting processes, drive monthly reporting and analysis for our leadership team and Board, and partner cross-functionally on billing operations and financial tooling. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of financial rigor and operational execution, and is excited to grow their scope as we scale.

About Check

Check is more than just API infrastructure; we are a springboard for building and scaling payroll businesses. We are redefining how people get paid, making it easier for payroll businesses to launch, grow, and thrive.

Our Team

Payroll is broken, and we're looking for passionate individuals to help fix it. At Check, you'll use creative problem-solving, critical thinking, and grit to impact every business we build. We view problems and opportunities to contribute to the solution, ignoring conventional role boundaries in favor of the unique strengths and value each builder brings to our team and our mission. Join us if you're ready to roll up your sleeves, redefine payroll, simplify the complex, make a real impact, and create a better future for businesses of every size.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

  • Own the annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting process, working across teams to align on goals, headcount, and spend.
  • Lead monthly budget vs. actuals (BvA) reviews, track performance vs. plan, and support reforecasting with clear analysis and communication.
  • Maintain and improve financial models, including OpEx, headcount, and cash flow projections.
  • Identify and implement process improvements across finance workflows, improving inputs, tools, and reporting where needed.
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to support and streamline billing operations.
  • Prepare materials for Board meetings and provide performance updates to investors.
  • Support equity and debt fundraising processes as we continue to scale.

Requirements

Ideal candidates will have:

  • 5+ years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, or strategic finance at a startup or tech company.
  • Strong modeling and forecasting skills; comfortable owning Excel/Sheets models and building tools for others to use.
  • Effective communication skills; ability to translate financial insights into action for stakeholders across the company.
  • Detail-oriented and systems-minded; enjoys improving the processes and tools that power finance.
  • Experience in high-growth or venture-backed startups, particularly with cross-functional budgeting or billing operations (preferred).
  • Familiarity with financial systems like Sage Intacct, Cube, or other planning and ERP tools.

Travel and Office Policy

The Check team is distributed across the US, with offices in New York City and San Francisco. While we embrace remote work, we believe time together in person is where we do our best work. We offer ample opportunities and encourage employees to attend team offsites, events, and hackathons a couple of times a year. All employees are expected to attend our annual 3-day company retreat in the fall.

Our offices are open all week for in-office and hybrid employees. We provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and the team hosts regular happy hours, game nights, etc.

What We Offer

For full-time employees, Check offers:

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage, effective on their first day of work.
  • Stock options.
  • Flexible PTO and sick leave.
  • 16 weeks of parental leave.

Skills

Financial Planning
Budgeting
Forecasting
Financial Reporting
Financial Analysis
Financial Modeling
OpEx
Cash Flow Projections
Billing Operations
Financial Tooling
Problem-Solving
Critical Thinking

Check

Provides embedded payroll services for software platforms

About Check

CheckHQ offers embedded payroll services tailored for software platforms in the fintech sector. Their primary product is a payroll system that can be integrated into existing software, allowing businesses to create and manage their own payroll services. This integration helps platforms like Homebase and Housecall Pro enhance their offerings, leading to increased revenue and improved customer retention. Unlike traditional payroll providers, CheckHQ focuses on partnerships, supplying the necessary back-end technology while the partner platforms handle the customer-facing aspects. This approach enables quicker market entry and scalability, making it easier for platforms to add payroll services without significant upfront investment. The goal of CheckHQ is to empower software platforms to diversify their services and boost customer engagement through effective payroll solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
$116.7MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Home office stipend: $1k stipend for your home office setup, and $100 per month for internet and cell.
PTO & sick leave: Recharge and stay healthy with flexible PTO and sick leave.
Learning budget: Buy books, take classes, and attend conferences with a $2k per year learning budget.
Weekly pay: Every Friday is payday! Just one perk of being your own payroll provider.
Paid family leave: 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents and flexible return-to-work options.
Health benefits: High quality health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

Risks

Increased competition from new entrants may lead to pricing pressures and reduced market share.
Managing payroll across 11,000 jurisdictions risks compliance errors and potential legal penalties.
Reliance on partner platforms means disruptions could directly impact Check's revenue streams.

Differentiation

Check pioneered embedded payroll, allowing platforms to create custom payroll services.
Check's API simplifies payroll across 11,000 U.S. jurisdictions, reducing administrative burdens.
Check partners with leading platforms like Homebase and Bambee, enhancing their payroll offerings.

Upsides

Partnership with Wave expands Check's reach to 300,000 small businesses across the U.S.
Fraud protection tools enhance Check's value proposition for small and medium-sized businesses.
Novo's integration of Check's API highlights the trend of embedded finance, boosting customer retention.

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