TransUnion · 2 weeks ago
Sr Advisor, Accounting
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$127K/yr - $190K/yr
7+ years expTransUnion is a company that emphasizes professional development and ownership of careers among its associates. They are seeking a Senior Advisor for the US Markets accounting team, who will be responsible for managing technical accounting activities, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with accounting guidance and policies.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Benefits
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
Access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups
Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.
Company
TransUnion
TransUnion provides total credit protection all in one place from credit alerts, credit reports and credit scores.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.41B2018-04-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.4B
2015-06-25IPO
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $7.25M
Leadership Team
Christopher Cartwright
President and Chief Executive Officer
David Oliveira
Senior Vice President of Media Vertical Partnerships
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