Senior Accountant

thetradedesk

Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Jose; Ventura

Posted Apr 15, 2026

Full-time
Compliance

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.

*** This position is based in our Ventura, CA office and TTD 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. 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.

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 of Accounting experience, 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.
This position is based in our Ventura, CA office and TTD will assist with relocation for non-local candidates

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.

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 non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and location. 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 depending on the role such as variable compensation-based incentives and commissions. 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.

The Trade Desk also offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to learn more.

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

At the Trade Desk, 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 any accessibility needs you may require to access our Company Website or navigate any part of the hiring process.

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.