Director, External Financial Reporting

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

1d • $150,100 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. This role 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and support for Forms 8-K and Proxy Statements.
• Serve as the primary owner of 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, assessing impacts and leading 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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA accounts.
• Company‑paid basic life and AD&D.
• Optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Legal plan.
• Pet insurance.
• Travel accident coverage.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility planning coverage.
• Caregiver support.
• Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match.
• Complimentary Care@Work membership.
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a thoughtful, gradual return.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Financial wellness resources.
• Career coaching.
• Optional long‑term care insurance.
• 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.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• Corporate volunteer events.
• 24/7 support including professional therapy, coaching, and emotional well‑being programs.
• Guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director