Manager, Commercial Finance (Deal Desk)
The Trade Desk•Los Angeles, CA
•$103,200 - $189,200•Onsite
About The Position
The Global Commercial Finance team plays a critical role in supporting revenue-generating activities by ensuring deals are structured in a financially sound and compliant manner. We collaborate with Sales, Operations, Legal, FP&A, Revenue Accounting, and other cross-functional partners to review and guide complex, non-standard deals. Our goal is to align deals with company policies, pricing guidelines, and ASC 606 revenue recognition standards while mitigating risk and improving margins.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in Commercial Finance or Accounting, including 2+ years of people management.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP; technical accounting experience a plus.
- Prior managerial experience required.
- Familiarity with Contract Lifecycle Management systems (e.g., DocuSign CLM), Salesforce, CPQ tools, and ERP systems.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and implement scalable processes.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Los Angeles Commercial Finance team, providing coaching and oversight for consistent, high-quality evaluations.
- Review and structure complex, non-standard deals to ensure compliance with financial policies and strategic objectives; escalate high-risk issues as needed.
- Evaluate customer contract escalations for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
- Develop and implement scalable processes and internal controls for deal review and contract evaluation; train the team on these processes.
- Maintain documentation on pricing policies, deal structures, and best practices.
- Assess financial impact of deals in the pipeline, identify revenue triggers, and partner with Sales, FP&A, and Revenue Accounting for timely insights.
- Drive initiatives to streamline operations, reduce cycle times, and improve collaboration with Sales and Finance teams.
- Act independently on strategic projects, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
