Director, External Financial Reporting

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 150,100 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage from

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

TransUnion is seeking an experienced leader to own the SEC reporting function and external disclosures. You will partner with CAO, Controller, CFO, and cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of filings, including 10-K/10-Q, while advancing disclosure controls and SOX compliance.

You will drive reporting quality, coordinate with auditors, and mentor the external reporting team in a highly matrixed organization, supporting regulatory changes and complex transactions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in public accounting or SEC reporting for publicly traded companies.
• Experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and US GAAP disclosures.
• CPA required; ability to implement SOX and disclosure controls.
• Strong collaboration with senior leadership and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead SEC reporting, including Form 10-K and 10-Q filings.
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal teams on disclosures.
• Oversee XBRL tagging and disclosure controls over financial reporting.
• Drive process improvements and reporting automation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on SEC regulations and complex transactions.

Skills

SEC reporting

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory compliance

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Workiva

XBRL tools

Job description

Team Overview

The External Financial Reporting team is responsible for TransUnion’s public company reporting, SEC filings, disclosure governance, and external financial communications. The team partners closely with Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and executive leadership to ensure accurate, transparent, and compliant financial reporting that supports investor confidence and regulatory requirements.

This role sits within the Corporate Accounting organization and serves as a key advisor to the CAO, Controller, and CFO on external reporting matters, disclosure requirements, and emerging accounting and regulatory developments. It reports to the Senior Director Technical Accounting and SEC Reporting.

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 TransUnion’s SEC reporting function and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all external financial disclosures.
• Drive excellence in external reporting processes, disclosure governance, regulatory compliance, and cross‑functional stakeholder alignment while serving as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and support for Forms 8‑K and Proxy Statements.
• Own all external financial disclosures, ensuring accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance with SEC requirements and U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the quarterly and annual reporting process across Accounting, FP&A, Investor Relations, Legal, Tax, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee XBRL tagging, financial statement tie‑outs, and final filing reviews to ensure reporting quality and integrity.
• Own and continuously enhance disclosure controls and procedures, including SOX 302 and 906 certifications and compliance activities.
• Partner with Finance Controls, Compliance, and Risk teams to support internal control testing, remediation efforts, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor changes in SEC regulations and accounting standards, assess impacts, and lead implementation of new disclosure requirements.
• Provide technical accounting and reporting guidance related to SEC regulations, U.S. GAAP disclosures, and complex business transactions.
• Lead coordination with external auditors for quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SEC reporting‑related matters.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, automation, and reporting efficiencies through technology and best practices.
• Lead and develop external reporting team members by providing coaching, prioritization, and performance direction.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• 10+ years of progressive experience in public accounting, SEC reporting, and/or public company financial reporting environments.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings and applying U.S. GAAP within a publicly traded company environment.
• Strong understanding of SEC reporting requirements, including Regulation S‑X, Regulation S‑K, disclosure frameworks, and public company governance.
• Experience managing disclosure controls, SOX compliance programs, and complex reporting cycles while partnering with senior executives and cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification required due to the technical accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory responsibilities of the role.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of SEC reporting requirements, financial statement preparation, and U.S. GAAP disclosure standards.
• Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Workiva, XBRL reporting tools, and related disclosure management technologies.
• Strong technical accounting research, documentation, and policy interpretation skills.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance, disclosure controls, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), and audit requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial reporting analytics skills.

Preferred Skills

• Big Four or national public accounting firm experience.
• Experience supporting large accelerated filers or complex multinational public company reporting environments.
• Exposure to process automation, reporting workflow optimization, and financial transformation initiatives.
• Experience partnering with Investor Relations, Legal, Treasury, and executive leadership teams on external communications and disclosure strategies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing deadlines, and influence stakeholders across a highly matrixed organization.

Benefits

Benefits that support every part of your life:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available from day one. Supplemental plan options and tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts are offered. Company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D, short‑ and long‑term disability. Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.

Family benefits include adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, caregiver support, access to Dependent Care FSA with potential employer match, and a complimentary Care@Work membership. Paid parental leave up to 12 weeks with gradual return.

Future planning: 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), financial wellness resources, career coaching, optional long‑term care insurance.

Workplace flexibility: tuition reimbursement, flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employee discounts and paid volunteer time off.

Wellness: 24/7 support, professional therapy, coaching, emotional well‑being programs, guided meditation and resources for physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 – $225,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may include an annual bonus plan, long‑term incentives, and other payments according to company guidance and plan documents. Salary reflects location, role responsibilities, experience, and market conditions.