SVP, CFO, U.S. Markets

TransUnion is seeking an SVP, CFO for U.S. Markets to lead finance and accounting activities, drive strategic initiatives, and manage professional teams. This role involves overseeing financial operations, preparing board presentations, supporting acquisition due diligence, and ensuring robust internal controls. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance and accounting leadership, strong analytical skills, and the ability to develop financial plans and forecasts while fostering collaboration and integrity within the team.

Must Have

• 15+ years of professional experience with significant experience leading professional teams in finance and accounting.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Ability to build relationships and influence, set strategies, lead teams on complex initiatives, and execute for results.
• At least 5-7 years supervisory experience managing a team of accounting or finance associates.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and/or international), Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Manage and oversee finance and accounting activities at the Business Unit level.
• Prepare presentations and make strategy recommendations to the Board of Directors.
• Manage Business Unit level accounting and finance operations.
• Maintain ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and reports.
• Balance books periodically and prepare profit and loss, income, and balance sheet statements.
• Analyze basic financial statements to identify trends and interpret for senior management.
• Complete management reporting to measure performance against key objectives and strategies.
• Ensure financial statements adhere to all applicable accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment over these processes.
• Develop all financial operating plans and forecasts for the business units supported.
• Lead Finance & Accounting team by operating with the highest degree of integrity.

Good to Have

• MBA
• Financial certifications like a CPA

Perks & Benefits

• Flexible time off for exempt associates
• Paid time off for non-exempt associates
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year
• Health benefits (medical, dental, 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

What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.

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

What You'll Bring:

• 15+ years of professional experience with significant experience leading professional teams in finance and accounting
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA and financial certifications like a CPA are a plus
• Ability to build relationships and influence, set strategies, lead teams on complex initiatives, and executes for results
• Must have at least 5-7 years supervisory experience managing a team of accounting or finance associates.
• 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.

Impact You'll Make:

• General responsibilities include the management and oversight of finance and accounting activities at the BU level through subordinate BU level management. Translate objectives into specific department objectives, assist the EVP with the development of the department's annual plan and conceptualizes long-range plans based on the business needs and directions of the company.
• Prepare presentations and make strategy recommendations to the Board of Directors. Develop plans and resource allocation for the accomplishment of objectives. Understand policy-making decisions that will drive the general objectives of the assigned business function(s), develop the framework to guide processes and subsequent measures accordingly.
• Assist in the identification and due diligence efforts for acquisition activity that compliments the BU operations. Functions as a subject matter expert and serves as a resource to internal and external customers who need advice to achieve the goals and objectives of their department.
• Manage the Business Unit level accounting and finance operations to include the management of the BU accounting management team and associates with diverse experience levels that are expected to utilize and/or maintain one or a combination of general accounting systems.
• Maintain ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and related reports. Provide record of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions. Balance books periodically and prepares profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements. Maintain receipts and disbursement reports. Analyze the basic financial (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.
• Ensures the preparation of the financial statements for the business units supported adheres to all applicable accounting policies and procedures. Responsible for maintaining a robust internal control environment over these processes to minimize fraud and to ensure that the financial statements are accurately stated. Leads all efforts to remediate any issues over accounting and internal controls or to enhance processes and procedures.
• Develops all financial operating plans and forecasts for the business units supported by identifying the applicable drivers for the business that can be monitored, measured, and flexed accordingly. Ensures that Finance & Accounting team and business owners work in a highly collaborative manner in the development of all plans and forecasts. Provides extensive partnership and consulting services for each CM1 supported. Plays a meaningful role working with management to develop the business unit’s strategy. Needs to be able to balance being an advocate for the CM1 while having a perspective on the overall good of TransUnion. Is able to challenge the business and have candid discussions. Aligns team resources to support the needs of the business accordingly.
• Leads Finance & Accounting team by operating with the highest degree of integrity while being an example of self-accountability and ownership for all business issues being worked on. Collaborates with peers on the Finance & Accounting team to ensure cross-functional issues are addressed. Continuously assesses talent on team and provides development opportunities. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

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.

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.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including 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, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups. Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

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 ERCoE@transunion.com.

Pay Scale Information:

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $225,800.00 - $474,300.00 *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's Internal Job Title:

SVP, Financial Planning & Analysis

About Us

TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace.

We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care.

Through our acquisitions and technology investments we have developed innovative solutions that extend beyond our strong foundation in core credit into areas such as marketing, fraud, risk and advanced analytics.

As a result, consumers and businesses can transact with confidence and achieve great things. We call this Information for Good® — and it leads to economic opportunity, great experiences and personal empowerment for millions of people around the world.