Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Tax Manager

hackajob · Chicago, IL · 6 days ago
HybridAccounting$107k–$160k/yrFull-time

Team Overview

The role sits within TransUnion's Global Accounting & Finance organization, specifically in the Tax function. The team is responsible for managing TransUnion's income tax accounting, compliance, and planning across a multinational enterprise, supporting financial reporting accuracy and regulatory compliance. This role reports to Director of Tax. 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 Responsibilities

  • Support and contribute to quarterly ASC 740 income tax provision activities, including ETR calculations, book-to-tax adjustments, and deferred tax rollforwards
  • Prepare and review journal entries, tax expense tie-outs, and supporting schedules for financial reporting
  • Manage and document FIN48 (uncertain tax positions) and support SOX 404 compliance processes
  • Partner with third-party providers to review consolidated federal tax returns (Form 1120) and supporting workpapers
  • Perform complex tax calculations including tax depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, R&D credits, Section 174, and 163(j)
  • Research and analyze changes in tax legislation and assess impact on the business
  • Support tax forecasting, planning initiatives, audits, and M&A-related tax analysis
  • Contribute to development of a global tax operating model integrating processes, data, and technology

Required Technical Skills

  • Hands-on experience with OneSource Tax Provision Software and OneSource Income Tax Return Software
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as PeopleSoft
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and advanced formulas
  • Exposure to tax tools such as CCH and BNA
  • Familiarity with automation tools (Alteryx, UiPath) is preferred

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • 5+ years of experience in income tax provision / tax accounting (ASC 740)
  • Background in public accounting or corporate tax within a multinational or public company
  • Strong understanding of accounting for income taxes and financial reporting requirements
  • Experience working in a multinational environment with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or pursuing CPA strongly preferred)

Preferred Skills

  • CPA certification (completed or in progress)
  • Advanced degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Experience supporting global tax transformation or process optimization initiatives
  • Exposure to tax forecasting, planning, audits, and M&A activities

Benefits

  • 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 taxâadvantaged HSA and FSA accounts to make everyday care more affordable.
  • For Your Protection: Weâve got your back with company-paid basic life and AD&D, optional voluntary life and AD&D for you and your family, and shortâ and longâterm 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, weâre here for every chapter. Access Dependent Care FSA for possibility of an employer match, a complimentary Care@Work 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 longâterm 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 wellâbeing programs alongside guided meditation and resources that support physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.

Pay Scale Information

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $106,700.00 - $160,000.00 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 developmentâ 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.

Internal Job Title

Manager II, Tax

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