Rover

FinServ

AssistantController

$141–179k Seattle, Washington, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Assistant Controller at Rover. Skills: Accounting operations, Financial reporting, Technical accounting, Audit and compliance. Support month-end close processes. Support year-end close processes”

Industry & Context.

FinServ
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

CPA required, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, Public accounting experience strongly preferred, Experience with ERP systems, Advanced Excel skills, Demonstrated experience with Financial statement preparation, Demonstrated experience with M&A / purchase accounting, Demonstrated experience with Entity liquidations, Analytical and problem-solving skills, High attention to detail, Commitment to accuracy, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to meet tight deadlines, Effective communicator, Ability to work cross-functionally

Nice to Have

Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment, Experience with system implementations, Experience with process automation, Familiarity with equity accounting, Familiarity with stock-based compensation, Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment

What You'll Do.

Support month-end close processes

Support year-end close processes

Ensure accuracy in close processes

Ensure timeliness in close processes

Ensure completeness in close processes

Oversee general ledger

Manage journal entries

Manage reconciliations

Manage variance analysis

Drive improvements in close processes

Drive automation in close processes

Drive documentation in close processes

Support accounting team work

Review accounting team work

Ensure high-quality outputs

Support financial statement preparation

Review financial statement preparation

Support internal reporting

Support external reporting

Ensure consistency in financial reporting

Ensure accuracy in financial reporting

Research technical accounting positions

Document technical accounting positions

Support accounting memos

Review accounting memos

Lead implementation of new accounting standards

Lead implementation of new accounting policies

Serve as subject matter expert

Serve external auditors

Manage audit timelines

Manage audit deliverables

Manage audit requests

Coordinate audit schedules

Coordinate supporting documentation

Ensure compliance with internal controls

Ensure compliance with accounting policies

Support enhancement of internal control environment

Support M&A transactions

Support due diligence

Support purchase accounting

Lead accounting for acquisitions

Prepare opening balance sheet

Assist with post-acquisition integration

Align systems for integration

Align processes for integration

Align reporting for integration

Partner cross-functionally for integration

Own accounting for equity-related transactions

Manage equity compensation accounting

Manage cap table changes accounting

Coordinate with external valuation specialists

Ensure accurate reporting of equity activity

Ensure compliant reporting of equity activity

Partner closely with FP&A

Partner closely with Tax

Partner closely with cross-functional teams

Support Controller in scaling accounting processes

Support Controller in scaling accounting infrastructure

Guide junior team members

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; FP&A; Tax

Communication Scope

Effective communicator

Full Job Description

## Description 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 li

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