# Assistant Controller
**Company:** [Rover](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rover)
**Location:** Seattle, WA
**Salary:** $141K-$179K
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** U.S. Gaap, Financial Reporting, Technical Accounting, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Advanced Excel, Audit Management, M&A / Purchase Accounting, Equity Accounting
**Posted:** 2026-06-08
> Supports Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, technical accounting, audits, M&A integration, and equity accounting for a high-growth PE-backed tech company. Requires CPA and 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
## Job Description
## 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

## 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
- 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, and 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

## 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

## Compensation & Benefits
- 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
- Stocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats; free catered lunches monthly
- Regular team activities performed in-person and virtually
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