Senior Accountant

Thetradedesk; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 77,600 - 142,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

The Trade Desk is seeking a Senior Accountant for SEC Reporting & Equity to manage stock-based compensation accounting. Located in Ventura, CA, this role involves preparing disclosures for 10-K and 10-Q, general ledger reconciliations, and collaborating with various departments.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and over 3 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, along with a deep understanding of SEC regulations. This position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of work experience in Accounting, preferably in a public accounting firm.
• Strong knowledge of SEC Regulations and US GAAP.
• Experience with stock-based compensation accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform stock-based compensation accounting and reporting activities.
• Prepare general ledger account reconciliations for equity-related accounts.
• Assist with SEC reporting tasks, including tie-out of 10-K and 10-Q.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

E*Trade

Workiva

Job description

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.

Location: Ventura, CA. The Trade Desk will assist with relocation for non‑local candidates.

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.

What you’ll do:

• 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 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.
• 3+ years of work experience in Accounting, audit experience with a major public accounting firm preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public company financial statement preparation.
• Technical knowledge of accounting procedures, public company financial statement preparation, SEC Regulations, US GAAP.
• Stock‑based compensation accounting per ASC 718 preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with excellent written and oral abilities, interpersonal effectiveness, and a customer‑service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure and within deadlines, including coordination across offices and departments. 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 and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities.
• Help drive process improvements to enable speed, efficiency and accuracy in the equity close‑to‑report processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); experience with E*Trade and Workiva preferred.
• CPA preferred, and experience with public technology companies a plus.

Benefits and Compensation:

The base salary range for this role is $77,600 – $142,200 USD.

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 such as variable compensation‑based incentives and commissions. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependents, retirement benefits such as a 401(k) 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 in 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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.

Accommodations:

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