Who We're Looking for: 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 due diligence, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integration.
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.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.
