Full job description
The Trade Desk seeks a Manager, GL Accounting to lead lease and fixed asset accounting. Manage a team of 5, own month-end and quarter-end close processes, financial reporting, and disclosures related to leases and fixed assets. Partner globally with EMEA and APAC teams to ensure accurate US GAAP consolidation. Responsibilities include technical accounting expertise on ASC 842 and ASC 360, preparing SEC filings, monitoring accounting standards, maintaining SOX internal controls, interfacing with auditors, and driving process improvements. Requires 7+ years accounting experience, CPA preferred, strong leadership, technical accounting knowledge, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software. Position based in Ventura, CA. Salary range $85,300–$156,400 USD. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, 401k with match, disability coverage, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off, holidays, stock purchase plan, and variable incentives.
What you'll do
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5 accounting professionals responsible for global lease and fixed asset accounting
- 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 subject matter expert on lease accounting (ASC 842) and fixed asset/depreciation accounting
- Partner with Technical Accounting to research and document technical conclusions around new or complex transactions
- Support EMEA and APAC accounting teams to review local lease and fixed asset activity and ensure proper recording and consolidation into US GAAP financial statements
- Prepare and review financial statement disclosures related to leases and fixed assets for 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings
- Monitor new accounting standards and SEC guidance related to leases and fixed assets and assess impact to the company
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Procurement on lease and capital asset transactions
- Design, implement, and maintain internal controls over lease and fixed asset accounting processes in compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
- Interface with external auditors on technical accounting matters related to leases and fixed assets for quarterly reviews and annual audit
- Drive process and system improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of lease and fixed asset close and reporting processes
- Support ad hoc technical accounting research, training, and special projects including 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)
- 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
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with lease accounting software, fixed asset systems, and/or Oracle preferred
- Based in, or willing to relocate to, Ventura, California
Tech stack
Microsoft OfficeExcellease accounting softwarefixed asset systemsOracle
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with premiums paid in full for employees and dependentsRetirement benefits such as a 401k plan and company matchShort and long-term disability coverageBasic life insuranceWell-being benefitsReimbursement for certain tuition expensesParental leaveSick time of 1 hour per 30 hours workedVacation time for full-time employees up to 120 hours through the first year and 160 hours thereafterAround 13 paid holidays per yearEmployee Stock Purchase Plan allowing purchase of company stock at a discountVariable compensation-based incentives and commissions depending on roleEligibility for stock-based compensation grants based on company and individual performance