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The Trade Desk is a global technology company and the world’s leading independent platform for digital advertising, with over 3,000 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.

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!

The Senior Director, Financial Planning and Analysis leads the team that turns financial data into decisions for our executives and business leaders. You will own OPEX forecasting, budgeting, long-term planning, and act as a strategic finance partner who shapes how the company invests and grows. This is a senior leadership role with broad influence across Finance and the business.

What you'll do :

Lead, develop, and grow a team of financial analysts and managers, including hiring, coaching, and succession planning

Own the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial planning process

Deliver clear, data-driven recommendations on cost and investment trade-offs

Set Company-level budgets, maintain a Headcount allocation process, and set Opex targets

Partner with senior leaders across Product, Sales, Engineering, and Operations to evaluate business performance

Build and evolve financial models and reporting that support strategic initiatives and cost-management decisions

Drive improvements in planning processes, tools, and data quality, including automation and self-service analytics

Work closely with Accounting, Treasury, Tax, and Investor Relations to ensure consistency between management reporting and external reporting

Communicate complex financial insights in a clear, concise way to executives and non-finance audiences

Who you are :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred

15+ years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, or a related field, including 5+ years leading teams at a public company

Proven experience advising senior executives and influencing decisions at the VP and C-suite level

Deep expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and financial modeling for a high-growth or technology business

Strong command of Excel, EPM platforms, modern planning and BI tools, and comfort working with large datasets

Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to simplify complexity

A track record of building high-performing teams and fostering an inclusive, accountable culture

Experience in advertising technology or digital media industries is a plus

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 $164,900 — $302,400 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.