The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day.

So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally connected team, then we want to talk!

What we do:

The Trade Desk is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting who will be responsible for overseeing all technical accounting areas including complex business issues such as stock-based compensation, leases, taxes, and acquisitions. This position will also be involved in monitoring new accounting literature and SEC rules and analyzing the impact on the Company. This role manages and performs reviews of the work prepared by the Associate Manager, SEC Reporting & Equity. This position will report to the Director, SEC Reporting.  

This role interacts with other departments inside and outside of the United States within The Trade Desk, including functional areas such as: Accounting, Equity, Tax, Legal, SOX and Risk Management, People Operations, and Financial Planning and Analysis.  The ideal candidate will have a customer service orientation and be a great communicator and collaborator, as well as having the technical skills to manage the day-to-day tasks related to Technical Accounting. 

What you’ll do:

• Monitor and interpret new SEC/GAAP guidance, research new accounting pronouncements and prepare memorandums to document the impact to the Company.
• Assess technical accounting implications for complex business transactions and prepare accounting and position papers as needed for review by management and external auditors.
• Assist with ad hoc technical accounting questions requested by various functions (Accounting, Financial Planning and Analysis, etc.) by performing the accounting research and summarizing the findings for the requester.
• Review leases and assist the Accounting team in researching lease accounting issues and documenting conclusions. This will include strong expertise in lease accounting, including being the subject matter expert resource for lease accounting issues.
• Review of tax-related work pertaining to stock-based compensation including interacting with the Tax department.
• Assist with managing the accounting (including month-end close tasks), reporting, and disclosures related to stock-based compensation, including IFRS reporting.
• Assist with the review of supporting documentation for SEC filings, including the 10-Q, 10-K, and Proxy filings.
• Assist with audit committee deliverables and ability to analyze and explain significant variances between accounts, including evaluating information from different sources, for executive management.
• Interface with external auditors on technical accounting matters for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Prepare documentation and assist with SOX compliance activities related to financial reporting.
• Various special projects and analyses, as requested, such as the implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting training.

Who you are: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
• 5 - 7+ years of relevant work experience, including audit experience with a Big 4 firm.
• CPA and experience with public technology companies preferred.
• Proficient in public company financial statement preparation and review, including SEC regulations.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex technical accounting issues in a concise way for others to understand.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and related accounting procedures, including lease accounting, stock-based compensation, and related taxes, revenue recognition, statement of cash flows, and earnings per share.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including effectively addressing issues in collaboration with others, as appropriate, and proactively identifying and preventing potential problems.
• Proven record of driving process improvements to enable efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and close-to-report processes.
• Attention to detail, ability to learn quickly, and work independently.
• Strong team player with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and a positive, professional attitude.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize,e and complete projects within deadlines, including coordination between various offices and departments.
• Dependable with commitment to meeting accounting deadlines, including willingness to work additional hours, as needed.
• High level of integrity. Demonstrate absolute discretion and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
• Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple concurrent demands, and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Wdesk, Equity Edge Online, Blackline, and Oracle preferred.

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of The Trade Desk. The Trade Desk is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.