Associate Manager, Revenue 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 Associate Manager, Revenue Accounting will support the revenue accounting function in Ventura or Los Angeles, California, including the revenue recognition process, ensuring compliance with US GAAP (ASC 606), guiding a team of revenue accountants, collaborating cross-functionally, and providing accurate revenue reporting for financial statements while maintaining internal controls and compliance standards for a public company.

This role reports directly to the Manager, Revenue Accounting, and will assist in maintaining a world-class revenue accounting function. Primary responsibilities include supporting day-to-day operations, assisting in the development of the revenue accounting team in a fast paced and hyper-growth environment, contributing to the ongoing improvements in the global revenue accounting function, and helping ensure timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes.

What you'll do:

• Actively participate in and support the monthly, quarterly and year-end global revenue accounting close process.
• Own specific areas of revenue accounting, including review of journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting and disclosure deliverables.
• Maintain deferred revenue and/or reserves/allowance schedules, investigate fluctuations, apply critical judgement, and participate in the associated accounting processes.
• Design, implement, and document processes related to revenue transactions and reporting. Recommend improvements to reports and processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency. Ensure adherence to and proper documentation of SOX processes and internal controls related to order-to-cash.
• Manage and prioritize the day-to-day operations and ad-hoc requests of the Revenue Accounting team.
• Mentor, supervise and provide guidance to revenue accountants.
• Foster and maintain a work environment that aligns with The Trade Desk culture, promoting accountability and growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Credit & Collections, Deal Desk, FP&A, Billings, Technical Accounting, among others) to ensure all transactions and processes are completed accurately and in accordance with accounting practices.
• Partner with external auditors to ensure timely and efficient audits.
• Lead and/or participate in special projects, as needed.

Who you are: 

• Minimum 4-6 years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or public company industry experience
• Prior supervisory or managerial experience is a plus. Revenue Accounting experience is a plus.
• A four-year degree in accounting, finance, economics or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GL operational accounting. 
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Strong communication skills, including written and verbal communications, interpersonal, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks across stakeholders and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced 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)

The Trade Desk will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652.

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.