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What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we are dedicated to finding ways information can be used to help people make better and smarter decisions. As a trusted provider of global information solutions, our mission is to help people around the world access the opportunities that lead to a higher quality of life, by helping organizations optimize their risk-based decisions and enabling consumers to understand and manage their personal information. Because when people have access to more complete and multidimensional information, they can make more informed decisions and achieve great things.

Every day TransUnion offers our employees the tools and resources they need to find ways information can be used in diverse ways. Whether it is helping businesses better manage risk, providing better insights so a consumer can qualify for his first mortgage or working with law enforcement to make neighborhoods safer, we are improving the quality of life for individuals, families, communities and local economies around the world.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent number of years of experience in a related capacity in accounting/finance. MBA or graduate level work is desirable. Certification or working towards certification for CPA, CIA or equivalent is encouraged.
• 10+ years of functional work experience in a corporate Accounting/Finance capacity engaged activities related to one or more of the following: general accounting, cost accounting, tax, financial analysis, or financial audits. At least 7+ years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, geographically dispersed teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments: GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and/or international), Sarbanes-Oxley. Demonstrated expertise with accounting systems; broad-based knowledge of business, including P & L responsibility, with an entrepreneurial approach and the ability to manage a wide variety of concurrent projects. Requires extensive knowledge of international labor laws, financial reporting regulations, currency hedging, and portfolio risk management.
• The individual must have strong leadership and listening skills with the ability to analyze input from partners, TransUnion associates, market and environmental trends, to identify and clearly articulate needs and opportunities. Able to prioritize and work under pressure to tight deadlines. This position interacts with a variety of internal and external customers with a significant degree of influence and persuasion involved.
• This position demands excellent verbal and written communication skills. The individual must display business maturity, leadership, and partnering and reasoning skills (analytic ability). Must have the ability to research, analyze, make financial decisions, and defend recommendations at the highest management levels. The position requires creativity, interpersonal flexibility, strong strategic vision and the ability to make the vision reality. Independence, initiative, and business acumen are necessary for the success of the incumbent.
• Travel Required: Limited travel will be required

Impact You'll Make:

• General responsibilities include the management and oversight of the International regional finance and accounting organization activities through subordinate level management. Translate strategic objectives into specific department objectives and goals, assist the EVP and the respective leadership team with the development of the department's annual plan and long-term strategic plans based on the business needs and directions of the company. Prepare presentations and make strategy recommendations to the regional leadership team. Develop plans and resource allocations for the accomplishment of objectives. Understand policy making decisions that will drive the general objectives of the international region and develop the framework to guide processes and subsequent measures accordingly.

• Responsible for oversight of the Auditor relationships and country local financial staff in the completion of detailed analysis and financial reporting about operations, budgets, operating policies, as well as the identification of trends and increased profit opportunities for TransUnion. Assist in the identification and due diligence efforts for acquisition activity that compliments the regional goals and objectives. Helps ensure there is in-depth financial analysis and due diligence for acquisition opportunities and (where applicable) buy out of existing shares in minority owned bureaus. Prepare and present business development proposals for Executive leadership review and assist in the negotiation of contracts for pending deals. Consolidate newly acquired entities in the financials. Where applicable, oversee the governance of the joint venture boards to protect TransUnion’s international investments. Function as a subject matter expert and serve as a resource to internal and external customers who need advice to achieve the goals and objectives of the overall international business.

• Lead the regional finance function to include a management team and associates with diverse experience levels. Maintain ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and related reports. Provide records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Balance books periodically and prepares profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements. Analyze the basic financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow) to identify trends and interpret for senior management. Complete management reporting to measure performance against key objectives and strategies. Requires knowledge of international labor laws, financial reporting regulations, currency hedging and portfolio risk management.

Core Duties:

1. Communication: Shares and clarifies overall company vision and related department strategies with associates. Regularly communicates with other managers reporting to this position, both direct and indirect reports. Communicates with peers from other Business units to understand their needs. Provides continual, constructive feedback on performance results against departmental goals. Promotes teamwork within and across work units.

2. Planning: Defines scope of product/service and plans for resources needed, time and staff expertise, tools, financing to provide an integrated framework in which goals are achieved. Formulates a tangible link between corporate vision and corporate business goals. Balances department goals and overall company objectives, with business unit goals and customer needs and formulates the effectiveness of original plan; stays abreast of corporate goals and continually assesses currency of plan.

3. Direct all accounting activity, financial reporting, contracts administration for TransUnion’s international operations and subsidiaries within region. Responsible for managing Auditor relationships and country local financial staff in the completion of detailed analysis and financial reporting about operations, budgets, operating policies, as well as the identification of trends and increased profit opportunities for TransUnion.

4. Responsible for performing financial review of monthly results and maintaining controls that ensure TransUnion’s international operations are operating in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax requirements, Sarbanes Oxley and established company SOP's.

5. Financial expense: Forecasts, develops and implements departmental budget. Reviews and approves all expenses (internal and external). Negotiate and approve vendor fees. Analyzes budget for variances and takes corrective action as necessary. Reviews vendor and partnership contracts ensuring that any financial concerns are protected. Solicits both internal and external legal review for contracts or contract sections that appear risky, unfavorable or non-standard.

6. Mergers and acquisitions: Conducts in-depth financial analysis and due diligence for acquisition opportunities and buy out of existing shares in minority owned bureaus. Prepare and present business development proposals for Executive review and assist negotiating contracts for pending deals. Consolidates new acquired entities in the financials. Oversee the governance of the joint venture boards to protect TransUnion’s international investments.

7. Reviews operational performance of capital and operating budgets based upon broad multi-disciplinary business knowledge and experience, sound cost accounting, billing, pricing and budgeting principles. Makes recommendations to senior management regarding growth potential, expansion opportunities or necessary resolutions of existing operational challenges.

8. Budgeting: Has high-level understanding and review of all expenses and revenue targets in international operations including forecasted targets, timelines, and issues surrounding setbacks due to local compliance and legal responsibilities. Must possess the technical acumen to ensure that TU has treasury, control, risk management, international currency and analytical frameworks in place to support growing revenues and strong profitability.

9. Administration: Provides direction on and interprets legal and company compliance issues. Develops philosophy on practices and users’ tools resulting from department’s products/services. Plans for adequate supplies and tools (technical, subscriptions, facility, etc.) needed in the department. Establishes standards for timely delivery of management reports, human resources, accounting and other various administrative activities.

10. Mentoring: Builds diverse teams, across geographies (where applicable). Defines the specific achievement levels needed for department success; sets baseline expectations, monitors results and encourages group toward high level performance. Envisions ideal achievements and performance results for the department, consistent with the organizational objectives; establishes requirements, delivery criteria and measures for performance. Provides a road map for individual and collective department performance and development. Advances the development of associates by creating an environment conducive to internal, external, cross-functional and on-the-job training. Monitors the delivery of compensation and career opportunities for internal and external equity. Leads recruiting efforts enabling placement of qualified staff members that will excel in supporting the international platform of initiatives consisting of organizational design and appropriate compensation levels. Develops a succession plan for their respective team(s).

11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Accommodation is available, including for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable laws.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

VP, Financial Planning & Analysis