International Accounting Manager
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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Team Overview
The International Segment Accounting Team supports timely and accurate financial reporting for TransUnions international segment and partners with regional accounting teams across the globe. Reporting to the Director International Assistant Controller this role collaborates with International Segment Financial Planning & Analysis Treasury Tax SEC Reporting financial systems and local accounting teams as well as internal and external auditors.The team is advancing the future state of the global accounting function during a period of significant transformation and growth with a focus on strong controls scalable processes and technology-enabled improvements. This role reports into the Director International Accounting. 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.
Role Overview and Core Responsibilities
- Lead the International segment monthly and quarterly consolidation process across 30 countries including review of month-end consolidations reconciliations workpapers and analyses prepared by staff members and regional accounting teams.
- Ensure accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and timely execution of internal controls supporting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
- Oversee offshore resources completing segment-level accounting and reporting activities and provide leadership mentoring and development opportunities to accounting team members.
- Support financial reporting and consolidation changes resulting from acquisitions divestitures legal entity rationalization business developments or reporting changes.
- Oversee intercompany accounting processes including allocations journal entries reconciliations invoicing and collections while identifying technology-driven process enhancements.
- Prepare consolidated schedules supporting segment-level and other quarterly U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) disclosures.
- Support mergers and acquisitions purchase accounting and integration activities through assigned integration steps financial systems testing and ad hoc requests.
- Establish modify document and coordinate implementation of accounting procedures internal controls and process efficiencies aligned with company goals.
- Coordinate requests from internal and external auditors and partner across regional and corporate teams to support complete and timely responses.
- Lead or support special projects that strengthen the international accounting function and its future-state operating model.
Required Knowledge and Experiences
- Progressive accounting experience supporting consolidation financial reporting close activities and internal controls within a multi-entity or international organization.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying accounting guidance to financial statements consolidations and reporting activities.
- Experience with SOX-compliant internal controls including execution documentation and coordination with internal or external auditors.
- Experience with intercompany accounting reconciliations journal entries allocations and related process improvement.
- Demonstrated ability to lead work across regional teams and offshore resources while managing multiple deadlines and stakeholders.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or a related discipline is required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required
Required Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with enterprise financial systems and consolidation or reporting tools used to support close intercompany and financial reporting processes.
- Ability to prepare and review complex reconciliations workpapers consolidated schedules and financial analyses with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to perform financial systems testing and support technology-enabled enhancements to accounting processes and controls.
- Advanced spreadsheet skills for financial analysis reconciliation and reporting.
Were also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up were happy to support your career development and growth in:
- Experience supporting accounting for acquisitions divestitures purchase accounting legal entity rationalization or post-transaction integration.
- Experience preparing schedules supporting quarterly SEC disclosures.
- Experience leading process transformation or helping design the future state of a global accounting function.
- Experience collaborating with Financial Planning & Analysis Treasury Tax SEC Reporting and regional accounting teams.
Benefits that support every part of your life:
At TransUnion we design benefits to help youfeel well do well and plan wellfrom day one.
For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical dental and vision coverage plus supplemental plan options. Spousal domestic partner and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
For Your Protection: Weve got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal planpet insurance andtravel accident coverage.
For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support were here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match a andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful gradual return.
For Your Future: Build toward whats next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resourcescareer coaching and optionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursementflexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees up to 12 paid holidays per year commuter benefits employeediscountscharitable gift matching andpaid volunteer time off plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapycoaching and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical mental social and financial wellness.
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. Additionally in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 TransUnion takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in all levels of employment and develops annual affirmative action plans. Components of TransUnions Affirmative Action Program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are available for review to any associate or applicant for employment upon request by contacting .
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.
Adherence to Company policies sound judgment and trustworthiness working safely communicating respectfully and safeguarding business operations confidential and proprietary information and the Companys reputation are also essential expectations of this position.
TransUnion Overview:
At TransUnion we encourage and are committed to creating a real positive impact and shared sense of purpose within our Workforce for Good which empowers our people to grow innovate and contribute to a better future for our communities and customers. We strive to build an environment where our associates are in the drivers seat of their professional development while having access to help along the way. We recognize that success comes when our associates thrive both professionally and personally; thats why we prioritize work/life flexibility and offer resources for our teams across the globe to collaborate and drive excellence.
Be a part of our Workforce for Good youll work with great people pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
TransUnions Internal Job Title:
Advisor AccountingCompany:
TransUnion LLCRequired Experience:
Manager
About Company
Company Overview TransUnion is a leading global risk and information solutions provider. Our mission is to help people worldwide access opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life. We accomplish this by delivering solutions that help organizations optimize their risk-based dec ... View more
