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Director, Accounting

AT TransUnion
TransUnion

Director, Accounting

Chicago, IL

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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.

Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.

The ideal candidate for this role has extensive experience in the execution of the month-end accounting close process, has held accounting operations roles within multinational organizations, has strong interpersonal skills and is capable of building relationships to drive behavior and change.

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What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate for this role has extensive experience in the execution of the month-end accounting close process, has held accounting operations roles within multinational organizations, has strong interpersonal skills and is capable of building relationships to drive behavior and change.
  • Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, including the execution of month-end close
  • CPA required
  • Experience operating in an organization with multi-national operations and accounting shared services strongly preferred
  • Experience managing people and implementing process improvements required
  • Effective in building relationships across multiple teams
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives
  • Demonstrated project management skills to prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • Master's degree or MBA preferred
Impact You'll Make:
  • Responsible for driving process simplification and standardization for global accounting and reporting processes for TransUnion partnering cross-functionally with segment accounting, record to report shared services and consolidations
  • Operates in a matrixed organization to standardize and simplify accounting processes including development and ownership of global process documentation
  • Drives continuous improvement projects in the pursuit of standardization and simplification
  • Coordinates with record to report shared services and segment accounting teams to ensure month-end close expectations are clearly communicated and establishes a feedback mechanism following the close to debrief on the process
  • Defines and helps develop onboarding standards for new record to report associates, including training on TU financial systems and processes and accounting policies and procedures
  • Establishes methodology for calculating, reporting and reviewing global record to report metrics and key performance indicators to evaluate performance, gain insights and drive process improvements
  • Participates in accounting policy update process to help ensure content clarity and reinforce policies with the shared services record to report team
  • Reinforces and supports internal control requirements
  • Develops and implements a standard approach to preparing global statutory reporting and managing statutory audit requirements and status
This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Scale Information :

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation for this job. At TransUnion, actual compensation is based on careful consideration of additional factors such as (but not limited to) an individual's education, training, work experience, job-related skill set, location, and industry knowledge, as well as the scope and responsibilities of the position and market considerations.

Regular, fulltime non-sales positions may be eligible to participate in TransUnion's annual bonus plan. Certain positions may be also eligible for long-term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Director, Financial Reporting

Client-provided location(s): Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: transunion-19032764
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Leadership Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program

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