Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Who we are: 

Who We're Looking for: 

We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join Rover's accounting team. This individual-contributor role owns a broad, hands-on scope of our core accounting processes including month-end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit management. You'll operate as a subject-matter expert in your assigned areas, help develop and implement the policies and processes the broader team relies on, and be a technical resource across the department, all while maintaining the accuracy and integrity Rover's financial reporting depends on.

Your Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close

Own month-end and year-end close deliverables for assigned areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Identify and drive improvements to close processes, automation, and documentation, including under tight timelines

Prioritize across multiple close-cycle responsibilities

Financial Reporting

Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules, including the statement of cash flows, for monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Assist with internal and external reporting deliverables, including materials for private equity stakeholders

Maintain consistency, accuracy, and audit-readiness across financial statements and reporting deliverables

Technical Skills

Serve as a subject-matter expert and go-to technical resource for assigned accounting areas, researching and documenting GAAP positions for complex or non-routine transactions

Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and policies as directed

Audit & Compliance

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing deliverables, schedules, and walkthroughs.

Own execution and documentation of assigned internal controls, and help drive enhancements to the control environment

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies across your areas of responsibility

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams on accounting matters within scope.

Mentor and guide peers and junior team members on technical and process questions, including areas outside your direct responsibility.

Support in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure, proactively surfacing new projects and improvements

Your Qualifications:

3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience

BS/BA in Accounting preferred

CPA preferred or actively in progress

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

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

Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills

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

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 $108,694-136-046. 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.