Tax Manager

TransUnion • Chicago, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

At TransUnion, 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 encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
An ideal candidate will have worked 5+ in either public accounting or industry. Multinational public company clients and or on the job experience at a similar multinational company similar to TransUnion is preferred. A candidate must be comfortable with tax technology, the ability to navigate, and hands on use of our accounting tools including OneSource Tax Provision Software, OneSource Income Tax Return Software, PeopleSoft, CCH, and BNA. A candidate must have the ability to create and comprehend advanced features within Excel models including pivot tables, V-look up, H-look up, If statements, Sum If formulas, and other functionality. An ideal candidate would have some familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, UiPath, etc. A candidate should be able to communicate effectively and promptly with taxing jurisdictions and internal customers. A candidate should be an expert in time management with strong attention to detail and organizational skills. An ideal candidate would have experience working on cross functional teams while demonstrating an ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple requests or projects at once. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TransUnion office location for a minimum of two days a week. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or in the pursuit of a CPA. 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 development in:

Requirements

• An ideal candidate will have worked 5+ in either public accounting or industry.
• A candidate must be comfortable with tax technology, the ability to navigate, and hands on use of our accounting tools including OneSource Tax Provision Software, OneSource Income Tax Return Software, PeopleSoft, CCH, and BNA.
• A candidate must have the ability to create and comprehend advanced features within Excel models including pivot tables, V-look up, H-look up, If statements, Sum If formulas, and other functionality.
• A candidate should be able to communicate effectively and promptly with taxing jurisdictions and internal customers.
• A candidate should be an expert in time management with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• A candidate should be able to meet deadlines and manage multiple requests or projects at once.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA or in the pursuit of a CPA.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Multinational public company clients and or on the job experience at a similar multinational company similar to TransUnion is preferred.
• An ideal candidate would have some familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, UiPath, etc.
• An ideal candidate would have experience working on cross functional teams
• CPA is highly desired
• Advanced degree is preferred
• An ideal candidate would have some familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, or have a desire to learn about such tools if not currently using them.

Responsibilities

• Assist with quarterly ASC 740 accounting for income tax requests such as the preparation and review of book vs. tax computations, the effective tax rate, expense tie out, deferred rollforward, journal entries, FIN48 uncertain income tax positions, stock based compensation, and documenting Section 404 Sarbanes Oxley processes, etc.
• Research complex tax issues and monitor changes in tax legislation to advise management on the impact on business operations.
• Work with TransUnion's third-party service firm on various tax compliance workstreams, including but not limited to review of TransUnion’s annual consolidated Form 1120 income tax return and supporting calculations
• Support complex tax calculation such as tax depreciation and amortization calculations, stock based compensation, the federal R&D tax credit calculation and Section 174 cost analysis, Section 163(j) interest expense calculations, etc.
• Assist with tax forecasting, planning and special projects, including but not limited to quarterly tax payments, tax savings opportunities, adjusted earnings calculations, government tax audits, M&A tax impacts, process improvement initiatives, tax software implementation projects, Canada tax compliance, etc.
• Supervise, train, and mentor tax associates based in the US and in India

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.

What This Job Offers

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