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'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:
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
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
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
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
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
Accounting Operations & Close
Financial Reporting
Technical Skills
Audit & Compliance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- BS/BA in Accounting
- CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment
- Experience preparing financial statements
- Experience with account reconciliations
- Experience with month-end close
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite
- 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 cross-functional communication skills
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.
