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Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity

The Trade Desk, Inc., Ventura, CA, United States


Overview

The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with nearly 4,000 employees across more than 30 offices. Our technology helps advertisers reach the right audiences across the open internet — from streaming TV and podcasts to mobile apps, news, and more. Advertising powers the content people love. By making it more transparent, effective, and responsible, we help support trusted journalism, quality entertainment, and creators worldwide. The world’s brands and agencies rely on us to reach their customers and grow their businesses responsibly. The scale of our platform brings unique technical challenges — from processing massive datasets in real time to building systems that operate reliably on a global scale. When you work here, your impact is worldwide. We welcome diverse perspectives, encourage curiosity, and build teams that learn from one another. If you’re driven to solve meaningful challenges, we’d love to meet you.
What we do:
The Trade Desk is seeking a Senior Accountant, SEC Reporting & Equity to report to the Associate Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting. This person will be responsible for the accounting, reporting and disclosures related to our stock-based compensation (SBC), including the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) equity plan.
This role interacts with other departments inside and outside of the United States within The Trade Desk, including functional areas such as: Accounting, Tax, Legal, SOX and Risk Management, People Operations, Investor Relations, Corporate Development and Financial Reporting 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 SBC, ESPP and SEC reporting.
Responsibilities

Perform stock-based compensation accounting and reporting activities for the close-to-report process every month, including preparing and posting journal entries and variance analysis related to SBC and ESPP.
Prepare and analyze Black Scholes assumptions used in SBC fair value computations in accordance with ASC 718, including volatility, risk free rate, and expected term.
Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for equity related accounts.
Prepare SBC related disclosures included in Forms 10-K and 10-Q filings.
Prepare equity related reporting package for management.
Interface with external auditors on equity/SBC matters for quarterly reviews and annual audit.
Prepare documentation and assist with SOX compliance activities related to SBC.
Prepare executive and director equity disclosures included in Proxy statement filings.
Assist with research of technical accounting issues and preparation of preliminary conclusions, primarily related to equity.
Assist with IFRS reporting related to SBC.
Assist with SEC reporting tasks, including tie out of 10-K and 10-Q, earnings release and earnings script.
Assist the SEC and Technical Accounting Teams with other requests.
Who you are

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
CPA preferred.
3-5+ years of work experience; audit experience with a Big 4 firm is a big plus.
Experience with public technology companies is a plus.
Knowledge of public company financial statement preparation.
Technical knowledge of accounting procedures and solid understanding of SEC Regulations and US GAAP, including stock-based compensation accounting in accordance with ASC 718.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including interpersonal skills with a customer-service focus.
Attention to detail and ability to learn quickly and work independently.
Ability to plan, prioritize and complete projects within deadlines, including coordination between various offices and departments.
Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude who is committed to meeting deadlines, including willingness to work additional hours, as needed.
High level of integrity and confidentiality regarding sensitive information.
Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and prioritize responsibilities.
Problem-solving skills with the ability to address issues collaboratively and proactively identify potential problems.
Help drive process improvements to enable speed, efficiency and accuracy in the close-to-report processes.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
Experience with E*Trade preferred.
Knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Note and compensation

The Trade Desk does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm recruiters. 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.
In accordance with various US state laws, the range provided is the Trade Desk\'s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location. All employees may be eligible to become The Trade Desk shareholders through eligibility for stock-based compensation grants. The Trade Desk also offers other compensation such as variable incentives and commissions. Benefits include healthcare, 401k with company match, disability coverage, life insurance, well-being benefits, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, sick time and vacation, and paid holidays. Employees can purchase The Trade Desk stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Note: internships are not eligible for variable incentive awards such as stock-based compensation, retirement plan, vacation, or parental leave.
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 77,600—142,200 USD.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, The Trade Desk is committed to creating an inclusive hiring experience where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Please reach out to us at accommodations@thetradedesk.com to request an accommodation or discuss accessibility needs. When you contact us, please include your preferred contact details and specify the nature of your accommodation request or questions. Any information you share will be handled confidentially and will not impact our hiring decisions.

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