Director, External Financial Reporting

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesTeam OverviewThe 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.Role Overview and Core ResponsibilitiesThe Director, External Financial Reporting is responsible for leading TransUnion’s SEC reporting function and ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all external financial disclosures. This role drives excellence in external reporting processes, disclosure governance, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment while serving as a primary liaison with external auditors.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.Required Knowledge and Experiences10+ 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.Required Technical SkillsAdvanced 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.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: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.Benefits that support every part of your life: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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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.Pay Scale Information:The U.S. base salary range for this position is $150,100.00 - $225,000.00 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:Director, Financial ReportingCompany:TransUnion LLCSummaryLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType: Full time