Rover

Assistant Controller

Seattle April 9, 2026 Full Time Lever
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We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet—and at Rover, our mission is to make it easier to experience that love. Founded in 2011, the Rover app and website connect dog and cat parents with loving pet sitters and dog walkers in neighborhoods across the US, Canada, and Europe. We empower our community of trusted pet sitters and dog walkers to run their own pet care businesses on Rover with the tools and security of a global company to back them.

Headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we work closely with our teams in Barcelona, San Antonio, Spokane, and remote locations. We’ve got a reputation for being 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. We're an agile, fast-growing company, and our leadership comes from some of the world's most respected tech companies. 

At Rover, our furry coworkers are just as important as our human ones—and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Along with making the joys of pet parenthood more accessible, we’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming community of pet people—and that starts with our employees.

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the accounting function within a high-growth, private equity-backed technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial reporting and accounting operations.

The Assistant Controller will own core accounting processes, including monthly and annual financial reporting, audit management, technical accounting, and equity accounting. This role will also support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.

Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to support the accounting function within a high-growth, private equity-backed technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial reporting and accounting operations.

The Assistant Controller will own core accounting processes, including monthly and annual financial reporting, audit management, technical accounting, and equity accounting. This role will also support M&A activities, including purchase accounting and post-acquisition integration.

At Rover, we’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, while doing our jobs better than ever before. We believe the best business outcomes come from a diverse set of perspectives and we’re committed to promoting an inclusive, inventive, and fun environment with amazing employees. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. 

Rover is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, military or veteran status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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 stock-based 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

    • Skills and Qualifications:

  • Technical Expertise

  • 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

    • Experience:

  • 6–10 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

  • Audit management

  • M&A / purchase accounting

    • Core Competencies:

  • 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:

  • Competitive compensation
  • 401k match
  • 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 $1,000 toward bringing home a new dog or cat
  • Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches semi-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 a long-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payout and 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.
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