Tax Manager

Who We Are:

Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and adaptable Tax Manager to join our team as an individual contributor. This role is ideal for a deeply technical tax professional who thrives in a dynamic environment. 

In this role, you and your team will be responsible for Rover’s domestic income tax compliance and worldwide reporting processes. You are intellectually curious, highly organized, and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities. You enjoy digging into technical details, while also  understanding the broader business implications. 

You’re comfortable working in an environment where processes and calculations aren’t always fully defined, and you’re eager to help, build, refine and scale them alongside your team. This role offers meaningful ownership and broad exposure across the tax function, providing a strong opportunity to build depth and breadth of experience in a high-growth environment.

This is a hybrid position that has the minimum expectation to work out of our Downtown Seattle Office two days per week on Mondays and Thursdays. For this reason, candidates must be based in the Greater Seattle Area or willing to relocate.

Your Responsibilities:

Assist with computing and reviewing the worldwide tax provision for quarterly and annual reporting

Own the month-end close cadence for tax accruals and reserves

Collaborate with external advisors to manage Rover’s federal and state income tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings of both corporate and partnership filings

Support tax modeling and forecasting, including cash tax projections, ETR analysis, and scenario planning

Assist in managing tax audits and controversy

Support transfer pricing implementation and documentation

Act as a strategic business partner by assisting with implementation of tax planning opportunities, process improvements, and risk minimization processes

Assist with monitoring current and proposed US and foreign tax law changes to identify and assess impact on the organization

Support tax projects, as needed

Your Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a Master’s degree in Tax

6+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department

Deep technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax, as well as accounting for income taxes under ASC 740

Ability to research tax issues, interpret guidance, and effectively communicate the impacts to inform business decisions 

Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skills

Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in manipulating large data sets

Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment

Your Bonus Skills:

Licensed CPA

Experience with transfer pricing concepts

Experience in M&A due diligence and / or post-close integration 

Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts

Experience with Corptax Provision or other provision software

Benefits of working for Rover:

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 $125,000-$160,000. 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.