Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Accounting & Provision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

TransUnion LLC is seeking a Sr Manager, Tax to lead international tax provisions and ASC 740 accounting for a multinational public company. You will collaborate with Finance, Legal, and global stakeholders while guiding a high-performing tax team in a hybrid role requiring in-office and remote work.

Responsibilities include managing global tax calculations (GILTI/FDII), preparing book-to-tax entries, and driving automation in tax processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA.
• Significant international tax and ASC 740 experience.
• Experience with multinational tax reporting and compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead ASC 740 accounting for income taxes, focusing on international provisions and global tax accounting.
• Review international tax provision calculations, including GILTI, FDII, and foreign tax credits.
• Oversee global operating tax model development and sign-off of local country provisions.
• Prepare quarterly and annual tax accounting deliverables and disclosures.
• Research complex tax matters and communicate impacts to leadership.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers across US and international workstreams.
• Support tax forecasting, planning, audits, and M&A activities with various business teams.
• Drive automation and process improvement within the tax function.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Tax modeling

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

Tools

OneSource Tax Provision

OneSource Income Tax Return

BNA Tax Research

PeopleSoft

Alteryx

UiPath

Job description

Team Overview

The Tax team plays a critical role in supporting TransUnion's global financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic tax initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Tax, this role is a key member of the corporate tax function and serves as a subject matter expert in international tax provisions and ASC 740 global tax accounting. The position partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and global tax stakeholders to ensure the accurate reporting of income taxes across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the company's continued growth and globalization.

Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology

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 key aspects of TransUnion's quarterly ASC 740 accounting for income taxes process, with primary responsibility for international tax provisions, global tax accounting, and worldwide effective tax rate management.
• Manage and review international tax provision calculations, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, deferred tax positions, and other international tax inclusions impacting the global tax provision.
• Support the implementation and execution of a global operating tax model, including oversight, review, and sign-off of local country income tax provision calculations.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax accounting deliverables, including book-to-tax adjustments, deferred tax roll-forwards, tax account reconciliations, journal entries, and tax-related financial statement disclosures, including compliance with ASU 2023-09.
• Research complex domestic and international tax matters, monitor legislative developments, and communicate the impact of tax changes to leadership and business stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external tax service providers supporting U.S. federal, international, and local tax compliance workstreams, including review of the consolidated Form 1120 and supporting calculations.
• Support complex tax calculations including stock-based compensation, tax depreciation and amortization, R&D tax credits, Section 174 analyses, Section 163(j) calculations, and other technical tax matters.
• Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and international business teams on tax forecasting, tax planning initiatives, audits, M&A activities, and process improvement efforts.
• Drive operational excellence through the use of tax technology, automation solutions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Supervise, train, and mentor tax associates located in both the United States and India while helping build a high-performing global tax organization.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

• Deep expertise in international tax provisions and ASC 740 global tax accounting is required. Candidates must have significant experience leading multinational income tax provision processes, managing global effective tax rate calculations, accounting for international tax positions and inclusions, and supporting worldwide tax reporting for a multinational public company.
• Eight or more years of experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination thereof, with a strong emphasis on accounting for income taxes and tax provision work.
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 740, deferred tax accounting, FIN 48 uncertain tax positions, tax-related internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting multinational organizations and collaborating with global stakeholders on complex tax matters and reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and execute in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex domestic and international tax concepts into actionable business recommendations.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA certification or active pursuit of a CPA is strongly preferred.

Required Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build, maintain, and analyze sophisticated financial and tax models utilizing pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools.
• Experience utilizing OneSource Tax Provision Software, OneSource Income Tax Return Software, BNA Tax Research, PeopleSoft, or comparable tax technology solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency with tax provision software and technology platforms supporting multinational tax accounting and compliance processes.
• Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the tax function.
• Familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, UiPath, or similar workflow automation technologies.

We're also looking for the preferred skills below. Whether you are proficient or could use some brushing up, we're happy to support your career development and growth in:

• CPA certification.
• Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience leading tax transformation, automation, or tax technology implementation initiatives.
• Advanced experience supporting multinational public companies with complex international tax accounting and reporting matters.
• Experience utilizing automation tools such as Alteryx and UiPath to streamline tax reporting, compliance, and analytics processes.

Benefits that support every part of your life:

• For Your Health: Enjoyday-one eligibilityfor medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus supplemental plan options. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select plans. Choose taxadvantagedHSAandFSAaccounts to make everyday care more affordable.
• For Your Protection: We've got your back withcompanypaid basic life and AD&D, optionalvoluntary life and AD&Dfor you and your family, andshort and longterm disability. You can also opt into alegal plan,pet insurance, andtravel accident coverage.
• For Your Family: Fromadoption assistance and fertility planning coveragetocaregiver support, we're here for every chapter. AccessDependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentaryCare@Workmembership, andup to 12 weeks of paid parental leavewith eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• For Your Future: Build toward what's next with our401(k) with employer matchandEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Tapfinancial wellness resources,career coaching, andoptionallongterm care insuranceto plan confidently.
• For You: Grow and recharge withtuition reimbursement,flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees, up to 12 paid holidays per year, commuter benefits, employeediscounts,charitable gift matching, andpaid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events that make it easy to give back.
• For Your Wellness: Access24/7 supportincluding professionaltherapy,coaching, and emotional wellbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that supportphysical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

At TransUnion, we design benefits to help youfeel well, do well, and plan well-from day one.

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 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.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Sr Manager, Tax

Company:

TransUnion LLC

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 Affluent 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.