Senior Advisor, Accounting

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice Personal Information We Collect Your Privacy Choices 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. What You'll Bring: 7+ years’ experience in accounting Bachelors Degree in Accountancy (or related field) and CPA license required Experience in public accounting, preferably with a Big 4 firm Expert knowledge of US GAAP, month-end close process and procedures and quarterly earnings and reporting process for public companies in accordance with SEC guidance Proven ability to succeed in a deadline-driven and rapidly evolving environment Demonstrable ability to build relationships at all levels and functions within the organization and influence decisions without formal authority Superior communicator and listener with strong interpersonal skills necessary to be an effective leader Self-starter who can work autonomously, but wants to be a high-impact team player Impact You'll Make: This role will act as a key Advisor of the US Markets accounting team and is responsible for several technical accounting workstreams specific to the US Markets segment. Reporting to the US Markets Senior Director, this role will collaborate with stakeholders across all areas of Finance, including Corporate Accounting and FP&A, in addition to the Corporate Development team and other business partners within the US Markets segment. The Senior Advisor will have the opportunity to play a key role in managing the technical accounting activities for all new, complex or unusual transactions for the segment, including research, documenting via technical accounting memos, and socialization with all relevant stakeholders, including external auditors and business leaders. Coordinate with business stakeholders to understand business priorities and initiatives, and with oversight from USM Senior Accounting Director, plan for accounting, reporting and internal control impact; provide ongoing support to business partners by addressing inquiries on accounting guidance, policies and processes Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex or unusual transactions for the segment and ensure that the accounting implications of actions being considered are understood by the decision makers Responsible for monitoring minority investments for cash flow, operational and other risks that could result in impairment, supporting funding opportunities and reviewing related journal entries, account reconciliations and other supporting documents and schedules Partner with the US Markets Senior Accounting Director to manage statutory audit processes for foreign entities from recent acquisitions including managing third party bookkeepers and working closely with external auditors and corporate secretaries Partner with Corporate Accounting to support M&A activity. Responsible for coordinating journal entries for acquisition, divestiture and investment activity, reviewing supporting documents and schedules and supporting quality of earnings, internal and external audits/reviews and other M&A related processes and inquiries With oversight from the Senior Director, assess the impact and collaborate with operational accounting leaders to implement and operationalize new accounting guidance, company policies and related controls Responsible for coordination of all month-end close process activities for related technical areas Execute on opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes by implementing technology driven solutions 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. 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. Adherence to Company policies, sound judgment and trustworthiness, working safely, communicating respectfully, and safeguarding business operations, confidential and proprietary information, and the Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position. 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. 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 TransUnion’s 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 ERCoE@transunion.com. Pay Scale Information : The U.S. base salary range for this position is $126,700.00 - $190,000.00 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: Sr Advisor, Accounting Company: TransUnion LLC