Tax Manager

SeattleAccounting & Finance – Accounting and Finance /Full-time /HybridWho 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 dynamic environment. In this role, you and your team will be responsible for Rover’s domestic income tax compliance and worldwide reporting processes. You are intellectually curious, highly organized, and flexible, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities. You enjoy digging into technical details, while also understanding the broader business implications. You’re comfortable working in an environment where processes and calculations aren’t always fully defined, and you’re eager to help, build, refine and scale them alongside your team. 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 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 reportingOwn the month-end close cadence for tax accruals and reservesCollaborate with external advisors to manage Rover’s federal and state income tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely filings of both corporate and partnership filingsSupport tax modeling and forecasting, including cash tax projections, ETR analysis, and scenario planningAssist in managing tax audits and controversySupport transfer pricing implementation and documentationAct as a strategic business partner by assisting with implementation of tax planning opportunities, process improvements, and risk minimization processesAssist with monitoring current and proposed US and foreign tax law changes to identify and assess impact on the organizationSupport tax projects, as neededYour Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a Master’s degree in Tax6+ years of progressive experience in public accounting and/or corporate tax departmentDeep technical knowledge of corporate federal and state income tax, as well as accounting for income taxes under ASC 740Ability to research tax issues, interpret guidance, and effectively communicate the impacts to inform business decisions Strong attention to detail, with excellent organizational and time management skillsAdvanced Excel skills and proficiency in manipulating large data setsExcellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholdersProven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced environmentYour Bonus Skills:Licensed CPAExperience with transfer pricing conceptsExperience in M&A due diligence and / or post-close integration Exposure to U.S. international tax conceptsExperience with Corptax Provision or other provision softwareBenefits of working for Rover:Competitive compensation401k matchLong-term incentive plan with a company performance-based cash payoutFlexible PTOCompetitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insuranceCommuter benefitsBring your dog to work (and unlimited puppy time)Pet benefits, including $1000 toward adopting your first dog or catStocked fridges, coffee, soda, and lots of treats (for humans and dogs) and free catered lunches monthly Regular team activities performed in-person and virtuallyCompensation: In the greater Seattle area the first-year salary range is $125,000-$160,000. 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.Rover is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a diverse, inclusive and inventive environment with the best employees. We’re driven by seeing our people succeed and grow, and we work to ensure everyone contributes to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.We are committed to work with you to look for reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation._