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Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Accounting & Provision

TransUnion

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Base salary $126,700  to $190,000

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Chicago, IL

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  • LocationChicago, IL
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Team Overview

The Tax team plays a critical role in supporting TransUnion's global financial reporting, tax compliance, and strategic tax initiatives. Reporting to the Director, Tax, this role is a key member of the corporate tax function and serves as a subject matter expert in international tax provisions and ASC 740 global tax accounting. The position partners closely with Accounting, Finance, Legal, and global tax stakeholders to ensure the accurate reporting of income taxes across multiple jurisdictions while supporting the company's continued growth and globalization.

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 Responsibilities

  • Lead key aspects of TransUnion's quarterly ASC 740 accounting for income taxes process, with primary responsibility for international tax provisions, global tax accounting, and worldwide effective tax rate management.
  • Manage and review international tax provision calculations, including GILTI, FDII, foreign tax credits, deferred tax positions, and other international tax inclusions impacting the global tax provision.
  • Support the implementation and execution of a global operating tax model, including oversight, review, and sign-off of local country income tax provision calculations.
  • Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax accounting deliverables, including book-to-tax adjustments, deferred tax roll-forwards, tax account reconciliations, journal entries, and tax-related financial statement disclosures, including compliance with ASU 2023-09.
  • Research complex domestic and international tax matters, monitor legislative developments, and communicate the impact of tax changes to leadership and business stakeholders.
  • Manage relationships with external tax service providers supporting U.S. federal, international, and local tax compliance workstreams, including review of the consolidated Form 1120 and supporting calculations.
  • Support complex tax calculations including stock-based compensation, tax depreciation and amortization, R&D tax credits, Section 174 analyses, Section 163(j) calculations, and other technical tax matters.
  • Partner with Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Legal, and international business teams on tax forecasting, tax planning initiatives, audits, M&A activities, and process improvement efforts.
  • Drive operational excellence through the use of tax technology, automation solutions, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Supervise, train, and mentor tax associates located in both the United States and India while helping build a high-performing global tax organization.

Required Knowledge and Experiences

  • Deep expertise in international tax provisions and ASC 740 global tax accounting is required. Candidates must have significant experience leading multinational income tax provision processes, managing global effective tax rate calculations, accounting for international tax positions and inclusions, and supporting worldwide tax reporting for a multinational public company.
  • Eight or more years of experience in public accounting, industry, or a combination thereof, with a strong emphasis on accounting for income taxes and tax provision work.
  • Strong working knowledge of ASC 740, deferred tax accounting, FIN 48 uncertain tax positions, tax-related internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Experience supporting multinational organizations and collaborating with global stakeholders on complex tax matters and reporting requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and execute in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex domestic and international tax concepts into actionable business recommendations.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA certification or active pursuit of a CPA is strongly preferred.

Required Technical Skills

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to build, maintain, and analyze sophisticated financial and tax models utilizing pivot tables, lookups, formulas, and data analysis tools.
  • Experience utilizing OneSource Tax Provision Software, OneSource Income Tax Return Software, BNA Tax Research, PeopleSoft, or comparable tax technology solutions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with tax provision software and technology platforms supporting multinational tax accounting and compliance processes.
  • Ability to leverage technology and automation tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the tax function.
  • Familiarity with automation platforms such as Alteryx, UiPath, or similar workflow automation technologies.

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:

  • CPA certification.
  • Advanced degree in Taxation, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience leading tax transformation, automation, or tax technology implementation initiatives.
  • Advanced experience supporting multinational public companies with complex international tax accounting and reporting matters.
  • Experience utilizing automation tools such as Alteryx and UiPath to streamline tax reporting, compliance, and analytics processes.

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 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 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 [email protected].

Qualified 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.

TransUnion complies with all applicable immigration laws and regulations. The Company does not presently provide employer support or sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

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 $126,700.00 - $190,000.00 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:

Sr Manager, Tax

Company:

TransUnion LLC

Source: TransUnion on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

How this pay compares

Base floor $126,700, above 51% of the 222 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois on this site. The employer's range is $63,300 wide, 50% of the floor. Observed open for 25 days so far (since Oct 15, 2026).

Pay in context

Among 222 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois listed on this site, the median base floor is $125,000 and the middle half runs from $110,000 to $150,100. This role's floor ($126,700) is above 51% of them.

Base floors of 222 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois

Base floors of 222 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois$100K to $125K: 47.7% (106); $125K to $150K: 21.6% (48); $150K to $175K: 18.0% (40); $175K to $200K: 6.8% (15); $200K to $225K: 3.6% (8); $225K to $250K: 1.8% (4); $250K to $275K: 0.5% (1)0%15%30%45%48%10022%12518%1507%1754%2002%225<1%250This job $127K
Each bar counts postings on this site by published base floor, in $K. The marker is this job's floor.
Table
Base floors of 222 Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois
Floor bandSharePostings
$100K to $125K47.7%106
$125K to $150K21.6%48
$150K to $175K18.0%40
$175K to $200K6.8%15
$200K to $225K3.6%8
$225K to $250K1.8%4
$250K to $275K0.5%1
How this is calculated
Statistic
Base floor distribution of the cohort
Formula
count of cohort postings in each $25K band of published base floor / postings in the cohort
Denominator
222 open postings with this job family in Illinois
Sample size
222
Hidden when
the cohort has fewer than 30 postings
Calculation version
jobpage-analysis-v1
Data as of
2026-11-09
Employer set
Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 9, 2026.

State against nationwide

Median base floor in Illinois vs nationwide

Median published base floor of the same job family, in this state and across all states, next to this job's floor.
Table
Median base floor in Illinois vs nationwide
Valuepostings
Finance & Accounting, Illinois$125K222
Finance & Accounting, all states$138K3,394
This job's base floor (marked)$126,700
How this is calculated
Statistic
Median floor, state vs nationwide
Formula
median published base floor of each cohort
Denominator
open postings of this job family
Sample size
222 in Illinois; 3394 nationwide
Hidden when
either cohort has fewer than 30 postings
Calculation version
jobpage-analysis-v1
Data as of
2026-11-09
Employer set
Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more

How TransUnion pays

22 of TransUnion's 34 live roles on this site list a higher base floor and 9 list a lower one. Across them the median floor is $150,100; the middle half runs from $116,050 to $168,750.

Base floors of TransUnion's 34 live roles

Base floors of TransUnion's 34 live roles$100K to $125K: 26.5% (9); $125K to $150K: 17.6% (6); $150K to $175K: 41.2% (14); $175K to $200K: 14.7% (5)0%15%30%45%26%10018%12541%15015%175This job $127K
Each bar counts this employer's live roles by published base floor, in $K. The marker is this job's floor.
Table
Base floors of TransUnion's 34 live roles
Floor bandShareRoles
$100K to $125K26.5%9
$125K to $150K17.6%6
$150K to $175K41.2%14
$175K to $200K14.7%5
How this is calculated
Statistic
Employer base floor distribution
Formula
count of the employer's open roles in each $25K band of published base floor / its open roles
Denominator
34 open public roles at this employer
Sample size
34
Hidden when
this employer has fewer than 5 roles
Calculation version
jobpage-analysis-v1
Data as of
current
Employer set
Open jobs on this site that publish a base salary of $100,000 or more

Similar pay elsewhere

Other employers' Finance & Accounting roles in Illinois with the nearest published base floor to $126,700, one per employer.

This range next to 6 other live TransUnion roles with the nearest advertised base floor
Chart as a table
This range next to 6 other live TransUnion roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Senior Tax Manager, Global Tax Accounting & Provision (this listing)$126,700 - $190,000
Customer Operations Senior Manager$126,700 - $190,000
Corporate Affairs and Communication Senior Advisor$126,700 - $190,000
Red Team Operator$112,500 - $187,500
Senior Product Manager- Messaging Solutions$112,500 - $187,500
Market Insights Advisor- Unsecured Consumer Lending$112,500 - $187,500
Data Scientist AI Research & Innovation$112,500 - $187,500

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All TransUnion roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

No changes to the pay or listing since we first observed this role on Oct 15, 2026 (25 days ago).

  1. First observed on the employer's board, already publishing a qualifying base salary
Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-10-14
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Chicago, Illinois

The U.S. base salary range for this position is $126,700.00 - $190,000.00 annually. *The salary range for this position reflects a re

Method
Employer text, read with fixed rules and re-verified
Checked
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What we verified

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  • The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
  • The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.

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