Technical Accounting Manager

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What We'll Bring:
At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. We are consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius.
Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.
This position plays a critical role on the technical accounting team especially in support of various types of transactions (M&A, investments, commercial contracts) from due diligence and deal structuring to closing and subsequent financial reporting. The role will also drive the implementation of new accounting standards, partner with various business stakeholders to understand underlying transactions, research the accounting standards (U.S. GAAP), and document our conclusions in memos and accounting policies.
What You'll Bring:

• 6+ years of professional experience, including technical accounting and M&A exposure
• Bachelor's Degree
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting and reporting standards (U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations

We'd Love to see:

• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or a National firm, preferred
• Experience with public companies / SEC filers, preferred
• Public accounting background, or a combination of public accounting and industry experience

Impact You'll Make:

• Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions
  • Track accounting issues to ensure oversight and SOX compliance
• Partner with Accounting, Operating Segment Finance, and Corporate Finance functions (e.g. Tax, Treasury) to resolve accounting matters
• Work closely with external auditors to address the accounting for significant transactions
• Provide accounting support for M&A activity:
  • Support due diligence of potential acquisition targets
  • Prepare closing statements
  • Prepare purchase accounting for acquisitions, including reviews of valuations for intangible assets and goodwill with valuation specialists and prepare Day 1 accounting memo
  • Review other transactions, which could include license arrangements, divestitures, joint ventures, etc.
• Engage in the implementation of new accounting standards including but not limited to:
  • Ongoing assessment of the standard setting environment to determine which new accounting standards are applicable to TransUnion
  • Lead the implementation of the new accounting standards when required
  • Coordinate with External Reporting on financial statement disclosures related to new accounting guidance
• Update and enhance TransUnion's global accounting policies, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Provide training to the Global Accounting and Finance teams

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TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Advisor, Accounting