Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

The Trade Desk•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ad experience for consumers –– and sets a new standard for global reach, accuracy, and transparency. We are proud of the culture we have built. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that each person brings to The Trade Desk, and we are committed to fostering inclusive spaces where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work every day. So, if you are talented, driven, creative, and eager to join a dynamic, globally-connected team, then we want to talk! What we do: The Trade Desk’s Global Commercial Finance team, part of the Finance organization, plays a critical role in supporting our sales teams by reviewing and advising on deal structures and pricing to ensure alignment with internal policies and strategic goals. We are seeking a Senior Commercial Finance Analyst to join our Global Commercial Finance function, based out of our Los Angeles office. While the primary focus will be on the NAMER region, this role is part of a global team with opportunities to engage in broader international initiatives. This position centers on providing strategic guidance to drive consistent deal execution, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures — all while contributing to the continued growth and evolution of the function.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
5+ years of combined work experience in a deal desk desk function, accounting/finance, FP&A, or management consulting (Big 4 experience a plus)
Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate complex topics and modeling to a variety of stakeholders and company leadership
A proactive and strategic thinker who can manage multiple priorities and deadlines while working with a diverse cross-functional team
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
Proficient computer skills, with a focus on Microsoft Excel
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA, or practical experience in a comparable technical field preferred.
Understanding of the programmatic advertising landscape and revenue recognition principals preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the deal lifecycle, from deal review and guidance through to post-execution support.
Collaborate with the regional Sales team to review and gain internal approval of deals, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and strategic objectives.
Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Revenue Operations, Revenue Accounting, and FP&A to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Apply knowledge of accounting principles to assess potential revenue recognition and financial reporting impacts during deal review.
Generate margin calculators and financial analyses to assess the economic viability of proposed deals.
Support the regional Sales team with concession requests and regional initiatives.
Review draft agreements to ensure consistency with internally approved deal terms.
Provide post-execution support, helping resolve issues between Sales, Revenue Accounting, and Order Management teams.

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