Who We Are:
At Rover, pets and their people are at the heart of everything we do. We connect pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, we’re a values driven, fast-growing tech company focused on building safe and personalized experiences tailored to the needs of each unique pet. We’re investing in AI as a business accelerator and provide every team member access to AI tools in service of creating better experiences for our community.
We are proud to be recognized as 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. At Rover we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community, which starts with our employees.
Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.
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 fast-paced environment. You’ll serve as a subject matter expert across income tax areas, supporting compliance, provision, and strategic initiatives.
In this role, you and your teammates will be responsible for Rover’s federal, state, and local income taxes. You are intellectually curious, highly organized, and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves to dive into technical details, while also stepping back to understand the broader business implications.
You’re comfortable working in an environment where processes and calculations are not always fully defined, and you take initiative in building, refining, and scaling them over time. 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 dynamic, 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
Manage month-end close cadence for tax accruals and reserves
Collaborate with external advisors to manage the preparation and review of Rover’s federal and state income tax returns, ensuring accurate and timely filings of both corporate and partnership filings
Own and enhance 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
Monitor current and proposed US and foreign tax law changes to identify and assess impact on the organization
Support M&A activity, including tax due diligence and post-close integration
Assist with distribution calculations (E&P, etc.) and related partner reporting
Research and draft tax policy memos documenting tax issues and positions
Lead or support special tax projects, as needed
Your Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a Master’s degree in Tax
8+ 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
Experience with creating tax models and forecasts, including cash tax and scenario modeling
Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts
Ability to research tax issues and interpret guidance to provide strategic advice
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 senior management and cross-functional teams
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 partnership tax concepts
Familiarity with E&P calculations
Experience with Corptax Provision
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 $118,476-$152,686. 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Master's degree in Tax
- 8+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax department
- Deep technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax and ASC 740
- Experience with creating tax models and forecasts
- Exposure to U.S. international tax concepts
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in manipulating large data sets
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environment
What We Do
At Rover, everyone has ownership of their work and the opportunity to make a true impact. We believe that being diverse and inclusive is key to our success and encourage every employee to share their unique perspective while being their true self. We believe everyone deserves the unconditional love of a pet, and Rover exists to make it easier to experience that love. We’re supporting dog owners and empowering dog sitters to run thriving pet-care businesses in your neighborhoods. 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.
