Director, Global Indirect Tax

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy NoticePersonal Information We CollectYour Privacy ChoicesTeam OverviewThe Global Tax organization plays a critical role in supporting TransUnion's growth, compliance, and financial objectives across more than 30 countries. Reporting directly to the VP, Tax, the Director, Global Indirect Tax serves as the company's leader for indirect tax strategy, governance, compliance, technology, and risk management. This role partners extensively with Tax, Finance, Legal, Technology, Procurement, and business leaders to ensure TransUnion remains compliant and agile in an increasingly complex global indirect tax environment.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 ResponsibilitiesServe as the global leader for indirect tax strategy, overseeing VAT, GST, sales and use tax, digital services taxes, and other emerging indirect tax regimes across TransUnion's global operations.Develop and execute a global indirect tax operating model that balances compliance, risk mitigation, automation, and business enablement while supporting the company's strategic objectives.Establish and maintain global indirect tax policies, governance frameworks, internal controls, and compliance standards to ensure consistency across jurisdictions.Act as the primary technical authority for indirect tax matters globally, providing guidance on the taxability of products, services, data solutions, digital offerings, and new business initiatives.Lead the global indirect tax compliance function, overseeing co-sourced providers, managing external advisors, and ensuring timely and accurate filing of indirect tax obligations worldwide.Direct global audit defense, controversy management, assessments, and dispute resolution activities while minimizing financial exposure and operational risk.Monitor legislative and regulatory developments across all regions and assess the impact of evolving tax requirements on TransUnion's business operations.Drive indirect tax technology transformation initiatives, including tax engine optimization, automation, e-invoicing readiness, digital reporting requirements, and continuous transaction control compliance.Partner with Finance, Technology, Legal, Corporate Development, and business leaders to support acquisitions, integrations, legal entity restructuring activities, and market expansion initiatives.Lead, develop, and mentor indirect tax professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.Required Knowledge and ExperiencesDeep expertise in global indirect taxation is required, including significant experience leading multinational VAT, GST, sales and use tax, and digital services tax programs across multiple jurisdictions. This expertise is critical to establishing global tax governance, managing compliance risk, and supporting TransUnion's international growth strategy.Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax, Law, or a related field required. CPA, CMI, JD, or a comparable professional credential is preferred due to the technical and strategic nature of the position.Ten or more years of progressive indirect tax experience within public accounting, multinational industry environments, or a combination of both, including leadership responsibility for global indirect tax compliance and governance.Demonstrated experience managing indirect tax audits, controversy matters, regulatory examinations, and dispute resolution activities while minimizing assessments, penalties, and financial exposure.Proven track record of leading global indirect tax teams, managing external advisors and co-sourced compliance providers, and partnering effectively with senior executives across multiple business functions.Strong project management, executive communication, and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to influence strategic decisions across a complex global organization.Required Technical SkillsAdvanced knowledge of indirect tax technology platforms, tax determination engines, and automation solutions used to manage global VAT, GST, and sales tax compliance processes.Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) environments and collaborating on tax engine configuration, indirect tax determination logic, and tax process optimization initiatives.Strong proficiency with tax research platforms, compliance management tools, data analytics solutions, and reporting technologies used within a multinational tax function.Experience supporting e-invoicing, digital reporting, continuous transaction controls, and other emerging indirect tax technology requirements across global jurisdictions.Advanced analytical capabilities and the ability to leverage technology to drive process efficiency, automation, compliance accuracy, and scalability.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:Experience supporting technology, data, information services, SaaS, digital commerce, or similarly complex business models.Experience with tax engine platforms such as Vertex, Avalara, or comparable global indirect tax solutions.Experience leading indirect tax technology implementations or large-scale tax transformation initiatives within ERP environments.Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, legal entity restructuring activities, and post-acquisition integration efforts.Experience working within global shared services, offshore support models, or tax centers of excellence.Experience utilizing data analytics and emerging technologies to improve tax reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness.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, TaxCompany:TransUnion LLCSummaryLocation: Chicago, IllinoisType: Full time