Assistant Controller

Rover.com • Seattle, WA

9d • $140,761 - $179,228

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees