Manager, Accounting

About the role

The Trade Desk is seeking a Manager, GL Accounting to lead our lease and fixed asset accounting function. This role will manage a team of 5 and will own the accounting, close process, financial reporting, and disclosures related to leases and fixed assets. This position has a global component, partnering closely with accounting teams in EMEA and APAC to review local lease and fixed asset activity and ensure it is accurately and timely reflected in the Company’s consolidated US GAAP financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals responsible for global lease and fixed asset accounting, and other related accounts.
• Own the month-end and quarter-end close process for lease and fixed asset accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, management reporting and SEC reporting.
• Serve as global the subject matter expert on lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed asset/depreciation accounting, including working in partnership with Technical Accounting to research and document technical conclusions around new or complex transactions.
• Support the EMEA and APAC accounting teams to review local lease and fixed asset activity and ensure it is properly recorded and consolidated into the Company’s US GAAP financial statements.
• Prepare and review financial statement disclosures related to leases and fixed assets for the 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings.
• Monitor new accounting standards and SEC guidance related to leases and fixed assets, and assess and document the impact to the Company.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Procurement on lease and capital asset transactions, including new leases, amendments, and asset acquisitions or disposals.
• Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over lease and fixed asset accounting processes in compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
• Interface with external auditors on technical accounting matters related to leases and fixed assets for quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
• Drive process and system improvements to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the lease and fixed asset close and reporting processes.
• Support ad hoc technical accounting research, training, and special projects, including the implementation of new accounting standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college/university. 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, including prior experience managing and developing a team. CPA preferred; audit experience with a public accounting firm is a plus. Deep technical accounting knowledge and demonstrated ability to research and apply complex accounting guidance (e.g., ASC 842, ASC 360) and clearly communicate conclusions; candidates with deep technical expertise in another specialty area, such as Tax, will also be considered. Experience with lease and/or fixed asset accounting at a multinational or public company strongly preferred. Comfortable partnering with accounting teams across different countries and regions and consolidating international activity into US GAAP reporting. Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Proven people leader with experience hiring, coaching, and developing accounting staff. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical accounting matters to non-accounting stakeholders. Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with lease accounting software, fixed asset systems, and/or Oracle preferred.

Qualifications

Based in, or willing to relocate to, Ventura, CA.

Skills

None specified.

Benefits

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.