Senior Director, Finance Controls, Compliance and Risk

TransUnion - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

As the Senior Director of Finance Controls, Compliance, and Risk at TransUnion, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategy and execution of managing the control environment for the global finance function. This includes overseeing the annual assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (S-Ox), maintaining policies, and evaluating compliance with key financial processes. You will be responsible for continuous monitoring of risks within the company, ensuring that the control environment is robust and effective. Your leadership will be crucial in developing a high-caliber team that partners with control owners across various business units and information technology to deliver high-quality control documentation, including control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts. You will also be tasked with evaluating risks, understanding compensating controls, and developing and executing testing procedures for these control activities. In this role, you will initially focus on leading the Company's annual S-Ox compliance program. This involves preparing the annual scoping and risk assessment to ensure comprehensive coverage by the program, while continuously evaluating and reacting to emerging risks and changes in the business. You will identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of internal controls, supporting internal projects or acquisition integrations as needed. Your ability to communicate effectively will be essential as you serve as the primary contact for external auditors, collaborating to resolve outstanding matters in a timely manner. You will also provide periodic updates to the S-Ox Steering Committee and Audit Committee on the status of the S-Ox program, driving a culture of a strong control environment and ensuring compliance policies are maintained and enhanced as necessary. This position is hybrid, requiring regular performance of job responsibilities both virtually and in-person at an assigned TransUnion office location for a minimum of two days a week. You will have the opportunity to work with great people, pioneering products, and cutting-edge technology, while also being encouraged to pursue your passions and take ownership of your career development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategy and execution for managing the control environment for the global finance function.
• Lead the Company's annual S-Ox compliance program, including preparing the annual scoping and risk assessment.
• Develop and train a high caliber team to partner with control owners across business and IT control activities.
• Deliver high-quality control documentation such as control matrices, process narratives, and flowcharts.
• Evaluate risks and understand compensating controls, developing and executing testing procedures for control activities.
• Identify opportunities for automation or process improvements to enhance internal controls.
• Ensure timely reporting of program status, design and operating deficiencies, and remediation status.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, collaborating to resolve outstanding matters.
• Provide periodic updates to the S-Ox Steering Committee and Audit Committee on the status of the S-Ox program.
• Drive a culture of a strong control environment and enhance compliance policies to mitigate financial risks.
• Support internal policy review processes and implement policy compliance monitoring for key finance policies.
• Build relationships cross-functionally within finance, including global audit and advisory, IT, and legal and compliance.

Requirements

• Public accounting experience at Big 4 or a national firm and/or experience working at public companies required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial reporting, operational accounting, audit, or internal control roles.
• In-depth knowledge of S-Ox, COSO framework, US GAAP, and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with both internal controls over business processes and internal general controls required.
• Experience with multinational companies is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to overcome obstacles and achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated project management skills to prioritize tasks and achieve deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• CPA required.
• Master's degree or MBA preferred.

Benefits

• Flexible time off for exempt associates
• Paid time off for non-exempt associates
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility coverage
• Spousal and domestic partner benefits
• Charity gift matching
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Retirement contributions with employer match
• Organizational growth potential through online learning platform
• Access to Employee Resource Groups