VP Regional CFO

VP Regional CFO

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or an equivalent number of years of experience in a related capacity in accounting/finance.
• 10+ years of functional work experience in a corporate Accounting/Finance capacity engaged activities related to one or more of the following: general accounting, cost accounting, tax, financial analysis, or financial audits.
• At least 7+ years of leadership experience in managing multiple, large, geographically dispersed teams or projects, and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
• Must be able to apply knowledge of one or more of the following in completing daily assignments: GAAP, FAS, Tax regulations (domestic and/or international), Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Demonstrated expertise with accounting systems; broad-based knowledge of business, including P & L responsibility, with an entrepreneurial approach and the ability to manage a wide variety of concurrent projects.
• Requires extensive knowledge of international labor laws, financial reporting regulations, currency hedging, and portfolio risk management.
• Strong leadership and listening skills with the ability to analyze input from partners, TransUnion associates, market and environmental trends, to identify and clearly articulate needs and opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to research, analyze, make financial decisions, and defend recommendations at the highest management levels.
• Creativity, interpersonal flexibility, strong strategic vision and the ability to make the vision reality.
• Independence, initiative, and business acumen are necessary for the success of the incumbent.

Responsibilities

• Management and oversight of the International regional finance and accounting organization activities through subordinate level management.
• Translate strategic objectives into specific department objectives and goals, assist the EVP and the respective leadership team with the development of the department’s annual plan and long-term strategic plans based on the business needs and directions of the company.
• Prepare presentations and make strategy recommendations to the regional leadership team.
• Develop plans and resource allocations for the accomplishment of objectives.
• Understand policy making decisions that will drive the general objectives of the international region and develop the framework to guide processes and subsequent measures accordingly.
• Responsible for oversight of the Auditor relationships and country local financial staff in the completion of detailed analysis and financial reporting about operations, budgets, operating policies, as well as the identification of trends and increased profit opportunities for TransUnion.
• Assist in the identification and due diligence efforts for acquisition activity that compliments the regional goals and objectives.
• Prepare and present business development proposals for Executive leadership review and assist in the negotiation of contracts for pending deals.
• Consolidate newly acquired entities in the financials.
• Where applicable, oversee the governance of the joint venture boards to protect TransUnion’s international investments.
• Lead the regional finance function to include a management team and associates with diverse experience levels.
• Maintain ledger accounts and related activities for the production of financial statements and related reports.
• Provide records of assets, liabilities and other financial transactions.
• Balance books periodically and prepares profit and loss, income and balance sheet statements.
• Analyze the basic financial reports (income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow) to identify trends and interpret for senior management.
• Complete management reporting to measure performance against key objectives and strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or graduate level work is desirable.
• Certification or working towards certification for CPA, CIA or equivalent is encouraged.