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Rover.com
Rover.com

Assistant Controller

Seattle, U.S.
Full-Time
$140,761 – $179,228 per year

TLDR

Own core accounting processes in a high-growth, tech company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting while supporting M&A activities.

Who we are:  At Rover, pets and their people are at the heart of everything we do. We connect pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. Headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, we’re a values driven, fast-growing tech company focused on building safe and personalized experiences tailored to the needs of each unique pet. We’re investing in AI as a business accelerator and provide every team member access to AI tools in service of creating better experiences for our community. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. At Rover we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community, which starts with our employees. Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us. Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close

  • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness

  • Oversee key areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

  • Drive improvements in close processes, automation, and documentation

  • Support and review work performed by the accounting team to ensure high-quality outputs

    • Financial Reporting

  • Support and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

  • Support internal and external reporting requirements, including deliverables for private equity stakeholders

  • Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting outputs

    • Technical Accounting

  • Research and document technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP

  • Support and review accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions

  • Lead implementation of new accounting standards and policies

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting treatments across the organization

    • Audit & Compliance

  • Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and requests

  • Coordinate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation

  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

  • Support ongoing enhancement of internal control environment

    • M&A and Integration

  • Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and purchase accounting

  • Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheet preparation and valuation coordination

  • Assist with post-acquisition integration, including systems, processes, and reporting alignment

  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities

    • Equity Accounting

  • Own accounting for equity-related transactions, including stock-based compensation and cap table changes

  • Coordinate with external valuation specialists as needed

  • Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of equity activity

    • Team Support & Collaboration

  • Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams

  • Support the Controller in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure

  • Mentor and guide junior team members as appropriate

    • Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Expertise

  • CPA required

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting

  • Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills

    • Experience:

  • 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience

  • Public accounting experience strongly preferred

  • Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred

  • Demonstrated experience with:

  • Financial statement preparation

  • Audit management

  • M&A / purchase accounting

    • Core Competencies:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

  • Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally

    • Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience with system implementations or process automation

  • Familiarity with equity accounting and stock-based compensation

  • Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

    • Benefits of Working at Rover:
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401k match
  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Commuter benefits
  • Bring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)
  • Pet benefits, including $1,000 toward bringing home a new dog or cat
  • Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-monthly 
  • Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually
    • Compensation:
  • In the greater Seattle area the first-year salary range is $140,761-$179,228. Additionally, Rover offers a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and benefits to full-time employees.
  • The cash compensation offered for this role will be dependent on the candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and abilities as demonstrated in the interview and hiring process.
    • At Rover, we’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, while doing our jobs better than ever before. We believe the best business outcomes come from a diverse set of perspectives and we’re committed to promoting an inclusive, inventive, and fun environment with amazing employees. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 
     
    Rover is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
     
    We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
    Rover.com
    Rover.com

    Rover.com is a platform that connects pet parents with trusted pet sitters and dog walkers across the US, Canada, and Europe. It uniquely empowers pet care providers to manage their own businesses while offering the safety and support of a globally recognized company.

    Founded
    Founded 2011
    Employees
    500+ employees
    Industry
    Diversified Consumer Services
    Total raised
    $310M raised
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