Senior Manager Finance Controls, Risk and Compliance

TransUnion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 127,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

HSA and FSA options

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

ESPP (employee stock purchase plan)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

TransUnion seeks a Senior Manager to lead and enhance the S-Ox compliance program, overseeing the controls environment and driving continuous improvement. The role reports to a Senior Director Finance Controls, Compliance and Risk and operates in a hybrid setting with in-person work at a TransUnion office several days per week.

You will partner with Controllership and finance leadership to establish robust scoping, assess control deficiencies, and guide remediation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA certification preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in S-Ox compliance, audit, or related areas.
• Experience in large, complex organizations or with leading firms (Big 4).

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the S-Ox compliance program across processes and controls.
• Partner with finance leadership to maintain the scoping framework.
• Collaborate with process owners and stakeholders to strengthen the control environment.
• Lead initiatives to mature the S-Ox program using automation and analytics.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key controls and guide remediation.
• Coordinate with external auditors on testing and audit inquiries.
• Mentor a global team, including offshore resources.
• Serve as primary liaison with external auditors.

Skills

S-Ox compliance knowledge

COSO framework

Leadership

Audit & controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

Job description

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This position will report to a Senior Director Finance Controls, Compliance and Risk. The Senior Manager will lead and enhance our S-Ox compliance program. This role will oversee the controls environment, ensuring compliance with S-Ox requirements, and work closely with both the Controllership and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in the control environment. 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 and provide strategic oversight to internal and co-sourced teams responsible for the execution of the S-Ox compliance program, including business process and entity-level controls, ensuring high-quality, risk-focused testing and timely delivery of key program milestones

Partner with business and finance leadership to establish and maintain the S-Ox scoping framework, including the identification of significant processes, risks, controls, applications, and in-scope entities

Collaborate with process owners, control owners, and cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen the control environment, drive accountability, and promote a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement

Lead initiatives to enhance and mature the S-Ox compliance program, leveraging risk-based approaches, automation, analytics, and industry-leading practices to improve effectiveness and efficiency

Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key controls and provide strategic guidance to management on risk mitigation, control optimization, and sustainable compliance solutions

Partner with management to assess control deficiencies, identify root causes, develop remediation strategies, and validate the successful implementation of corrective actions

Monitor organizational, business, regulatory, and operational changes to proactively assess potential impacts to financial reporting risks and the S-Ox compliance program

Build and maintain strong relationships across Controllership, Finance, Operations, and business leadership to influence decision-making and drive sustainable control improvements

Lead, develop, and mentor a global team, including offshore resources, fostering technical excellence, professional growth, accountability and high-quality execution of S-Ox compliance activities

Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, driving alignment on testing approaches, risk assessments, control evaluations, and timely resolution of audit inquiries and outstanding matters

Required Knowledge and Experiences

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with CPA 7+ years of experience in S-Ox compliance, audit, or related areas, preferably in large, complex organizations or with consulting experience at leading firms (e.g., Protiviti, Big 4, etc.) In-depth knowledge of S-Ox and COSO framework with experience leading S-Ox programs across complex, global organizations, including coordination with business process owners, external auditors, and executive leadership Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including coaching, mentoring, and developing junior team members while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Strong project and program management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities, drive execution, and meet critical deadlines Demonstrated experience leveraging technology and automation to enhance audit effectiveness, efficiency, and overall audit quality with experience identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing scalable solutions to strengthen controls, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency

Benefits

• At TransUnion, we design benefits to help you feel well, do well, and plan well—from day one.
• For Your Health:
• Enjoy day‑one eligibility for medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options.
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans.
• Choose tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• For Your Protection:
• We’ve got your back with company‑paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and short‑and‑long‑term disability.
• You can also opt into a legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
• For Your Family:
• From adoption assistance and fertility planning coverage to caregiver support, we’re here for every chapter.
• Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work membership, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• For Your Future:
• Build toward what’s next with our 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Tap financial wellness resources, career coaching and optional long‑term care insurance to plan confidently.
• For You:
• Grow and recharge with 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, charitable gift matching, and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
• For Your Wellness:
• Access 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, 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 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 [e-mail].

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 Company’s reputation are also essential expectations of this position.

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 a 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 also be eligible for long‑term incentives and other payments based on applicable company guidance and plan documents.

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 driver’s 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; that’s 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 – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting‑edge technology.

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