Senior Commercial Finance Analyst

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.

What you'll do:

• 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.

Who you are:

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

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CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, 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, abilities, 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 healt