Manager, Accounting

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 Revenue Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the revenue accounting function in Ventura, California, managing the revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), managing a team of revenue accountants, collaborating cross-functionally, providing accurate revenue reporting for financial statements while maintaining internal controls and compliance standards for a public company. This manager role reports directly to the Director, Revenue Accounting and will manage a world-class revenue accounting function for the company. Primary responsibility is to manage the day-to-day operations, continue to develop a best-in-class revenue accounting team in an ever-changing, hyper-growth environment. As such, this role is responsible for continuously improving the worldwide revenue accounting function. The Revenue Accounting Manager will drive processes to ensure timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes and review of related controls.

What you'll do:

• Manage the monthly, quarterly and year-end global revenue accounting close process
• Oversee specific areas of revenue accounting, including review of journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting and disclosure deliverables
• Own the revenue recognition process to ensure compliance with ASC 606 including oversight of reserves/allowances, deferred revenue schedules, and investigating fluctuations. Understand current processes and identification of significant judgements and areas of focus related to revenue reserves.
• Design, implement, and document processes and internal controls over revenue transactions and reporting. Recommend changes to reports and processes to improve productivity and accuracy. Ensure adherence and documentation of SOX processes and controls related to order-to-cash.
• Management and prioritization of the day-to-day operations and ad-hoc requests of the Revenue Accounting team including delegation and workload oversight.
• Manage and mentor a team of accountants providing feedback and guidance on revenue recognition treatment in accordance with policies and accounting principles and career development.
• Facilitate and sustain a work environment that aligns with The Trade Desk culture, fostering accountability, growth, and a team first approach.
• Perform technical research on revenue accounting issues and collaborate with Technical Accounting on technical accounting memos, as needed.
• Assist with the development and implementation of new accounting policies. Maintain revenue accounting policies and memos.
• Serve as strategic partner to foster new and bolster existing Revenue GL team's relationships across The Trade Desk (Client Services, Deal Desk, FP&A, Billing, Data Partnerships, Inventory, etc.) to ensure all cross divisional transactions and processes recorded/completed to expectation and new and non-standard agreements/transactions are aligned to The Trade Desk's Revenue Recognition Policy.
• Collaborate with revenue Deal Desk team to identify and analyze issues related to revenue recognition and perform inquiries/investigations on unusual transactions
• Collaborate with FP&A and other teams in the forecasting process and investigate variances.
• Actively participate in critical analysis of results and quarterly reviews with senior and executive leadership.
• Work with external auditors to ensure revenue recognition interpretations are consistent with GAAP and provide related support
• Assessment of errors and control deficiencies and identify changes to mitigate/eliminate reoccurrences to propose to Director, Revenue Accounting. Discuss results with internal SOX team and external auditors, when applicable.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects, as needed

Who you are: 

• Minimum 6 years of experience in the accounting industry; experience at a publicly traded company, a public accounting firm, or manager-level experience
• A four-year degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field
• Outstanding communication skills – including written and verbal communications, interpersonal, analytical, negotiating and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills, including Vlookups, pivot tables, and nested formulas
• Technology industry, public company experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting background and knowledge of revenue accounting and financial principles
• Strong time management skills, including ability to juggle multiple tasks for varying stakeholders and to work under pressure and in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines
• Experience with an ERP system (Oracle Cloud experience a plus)

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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.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is The Trade Desk's reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants, which are awarded to employees based on company and individual performance. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation depending on the role such as sales-based incentives and commissions. Plus, expected benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, well-being benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, parental leave, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours thru the first year and 160 hours thereafter, and around 13 paid holidays per year.  Employees can also purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through The Trade Desk's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. 

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

Note: Interns are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, tuition reimbursement or parental leave

At the Trade Desk, Base Salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is determined using a salary range. The base salary range for this role is $85,300—$156,400 USD

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