Tax Manager Rover

CPE Planner; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Long-term incentive plan

Flexible PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Commuter benefits

Bring your dog to work

Pet benefits

Job summary

Rover is seeking a Tax Manager to join as an individual contributor responsible for the company’s federal, state, and local income taxes. You will support compliance, provision, and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

The role offers meaningful ownership and broad exposure across the tax function. You’ll lead modeling and forecasting, monitor tax law changes, and collaborate with external advisors on returns, audits, and transfer pricing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or a Master’s degree in Tax.
• 6+ 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 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 and time management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manipulate large data sets.
• Excellent written and oral communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently.

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 on federal/state income tax returns and filings.
• Own and enhance tax modeling and forecasting, including cash tax projections and ETR analysis.
• Assist in managing tax audits and controversy.
• Support transfer pricing implementation and documentation.
• Assist with tax planning opportunities, process improvements, and risk minimization.
• Monitor current and proposed US and foreign tax law changes.
• Support M&A activity, including tax due diligence and post-close integration.
• Assist with distribution calculations (E&P) and partner reporting.
• Research and draft tax policy memos documenting issues and positions.
• Lead or support special tax projects as needed.

Skills

Tax modelling

Excel modelling

Research & guidance interpretation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree in Tax

Tools

Corptax

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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
• 6+ 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 $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 committedto 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.