Finance Business Operations Analyst

The Trade Desk • Ventura, CA

102d • $48,200 - $88,300

About The Position

The Trade Desk is seeking a Finance Business Operations Analyst in our Ventura office who will collaborate with other individuals in the Revenue Accounting, Legal, Data Partnerships, Inventory Teams, Purchasing, and Technical and Support teams to facilitate the accurate recording of Inventory and/or Data activity from both a financial and operational perspective. Reporting to the Manager, Finance Business Operations, the Analyst will be a key contact for new inventory and data suppliers and agreements that require assessment and decision-making in relation to the application of revenue recognition principles. This individual will help ensure the efficiency and accuracy of transactional processing from both an accounting and operational perspective. The ideal candidate can manage multiple priorities and perform in a fluid, fast-paced work environment. You have an operational mindset and love diving into details to solve complex business problems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or another quantitative field
• 3-4 years of experience in a business operations, finance, or accounting role; relevant media, advertising, or technology industry experience preferred
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, chart-making, and manipulation of large data sets) and PowerPoint
• Strong quantitative abilities, financial aptitude, and business acumen
• Excels working in either independent or team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Coupa or other procurement systems preferred
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented self-starter
• Ability to juggle multiple high priorities in a fast-paced environment and have a willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of inventory and/or data accruals through the procurement system, which may include, but not limited to: coordinating with suppliers at month end as needed, distributing monthly usage reports, purchase order creation and modification, and the negotiation of credit memos
• Learn and understand the procure to pay process and related platforms
• Follow policies and systems to assist in efficient and accurate revenue accounting
• Review new supplier contracts and assess any impacts to The Trade Desk's standard revenue accounting practices
• Own the onboarding of new inventory and data suppliers in Coupa
• Assist with providing supporting documents to external auditors during interim and annual audits
• Assist in implementing process improvements for the Trade Desk net revenue accounting cycle
• Establish and foster relationships with the internal and external inventory and data suppliers and manage day-to-day communications
• Serve as a finance liaison, supporting the negotiation of billing and reporting contract terms, TTD reporting requirements, billing variances, and other operational issues requiring finance support
• Own key financial control files, including maintenance, enhancement, and monthly preparation
• Participate in projects and other ad-hoc initiatives as needed to optimize inventory operational needs further
• Perform various monthly transaction level review controls for SOX within the cost of gross revenue process
• Support external SEC reporting, as needed

Benefits

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees