Rover
FinServ
AssistantController
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“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.
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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