Who We Are:

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 equity 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

Qualifications:

• 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
• 8+ 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
  • M&A / purchase accounting
  • Entity liquidations
  • 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.com

Competitive compensation
401k match
Long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout
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 $1000 toward adopting your first dog or cat
Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches 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 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.