Senior technical director job description

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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.

What You'll Bring:
10+ years of professional experience, including significant technical accounting and financial reporting experience Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or a National firm and/or experience working at public companies Open to candidates directly from public accounting, or with a combination of public accounting and industry experience Knowledge of multinational companies is beneficial Experience with M&A transactions Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and ability to apply key accounting and finance principles is required MBA is desirable Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required Strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills both verbal and written Must have strong technical accounting skills and up-to-date knowledge of the latest accounting and reporting standards (U.S. GAAP and SEC Regulations) Must be able to manage multiple projects with competing priorities

Impact You'll Make:
Prepare technical accounting memos for new, complex, or unusual transactions Track accounting issues to ensure oversight and SOX compliance Perform quality review of technical accounting memos prepared by segment controllership teams 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 expertise for M&A activity:Perform due diligence of potential acquisition targets Provide accounting guidance for deal structuring Support preparation of closing statements Oversee purchase accounting for acquisitions, including reviews of valuations for intangible assets and goodwill and prepare Day 1 accounting memo Review other transactions, which could include license arrangements, divestitures, joint ventures, etc.Drive 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 TransUnionLead 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. GAAPProvide training to the Global Accounting and Finance teams Communicate with senior leadership on technical accounting matters and other projects

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

TransUnion's Internal Job Title:
Sr Director, Financial Reporting

The Senior Pipeline TD in Production Technology will team with Engineers and Technical Directors to design, develop, and deploy custom software tools that extend the use of our ShotGrid-based production tracking system. As a member of the Studio Pipeline team, this position will work directly with artists, coordinators and managers in all production departments including Production Management, Puppet and Set Fabrication, Stage/Camera, Stage and Replacement Animation, Story/Editorial, VFX, and Marketing/Media & Archive Services. In addition to working individually and with a sprint team, this position will help establish technical direction and standard practices.
Job Functions
Extend and integrate the use of Autodesk ShotGrid and other database systems to meet production needs, including both desktop-native and browser-hosted applications and plugins. Work both independently and cooperatively with Engineers and Technical Directors to extend existing tools, develop new features, and design new applications. Work with non-technical end users to help define requirements for new tools and pipeline processes to solve production problems. Develop test plans and roll out new ShotGrid based workflows and tools, and work with end users to improve the usability of these tools. Work with a sprint team: scope and bid tickets, participate in launch and review meetings, collaborate with product owners and production customers to prioritize work, communicate progress, and support team members with technical guidance. Follow the processes and procedures of the software development life cycle, build and release system, documentation and testing standards used in Production Technology. Participate in research and development to implement 3 rd party solutions when available and/or help design and build prototypes for next generation systems. Support existing tools via bug fixes and version updates. Support applications through documentation, training, and handling questions. Support users on MacOS and Linux.

Qualifications
Proven track record delivering complex technical solutions in a production environment. 4+ years of experience developing custom tools and workflows with ShotGrid in an animation or VFX studio environment, including SG ActionMenuItems and shotgun event daemon plugins Strong experience with code development with Python Experience with aspects of full stack web development using technologies such as JavaScript, Typescript, Django, Flask, Vue, React, Node.js, and RESTful API's. Experience with ShotGrid's Python and REST APIs, native UI, and automation strategies. Experience developing on Linux or Mac platforms. Experience interacting directly with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, preferred. Experience with SDLC concepts and methodologies, including build/release via CI/CD, version control with Git / GitLab, automation with GitLab runners, TDD. Experience with Agile development methodologies such as Scrum and Kanban. Experience with IntelliJ products, preferred. Familiarity building, running, managing and monitoring services on a Linux container platform such as Docker/Kubernetes - a plus. Experience with ShotGrid Toolkit - a plus. Experience with Rust, C++, (Py) Qt/PySide2 - a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; stand; sit; use hands to operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear both in person and by telephone. The employee must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works under typical office conditions and is exposed to variable indoor temperatures. The noise level is usually quiet or moderate.

Location
On-site in Hillsboro, OR



Salary

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience.


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Alvarez & Marsal's Taxand practice is seeking a Director or Senior Director to join a growing team to lead tax technology and automation efforts for enabling state and local tax advisory work for our clients. This hire will be responsible for creating and managing technology-driven automation of manual processes of state and local tax advisory work and freeing up human tax advisors to focus on value-added knowledge work.
How you'll contribute
Plan technology and automation development to support complex consulting and compliance issues for clients, including documenting requirements, tax systems and process configuration, testing, debugging, and ongoing improvement efforts Evaluate current processes for providing state and local tax compliance services, determine inefficiencies, and identify areas for automation using existing tax systems and emerging technologies Research new and evolving technologies to implement into the development process Lead the design, implementation, and support for tools for automating frequent and repetitive activities Assess tax data to make analysis and planning more efficient Develop improved reporting capabilities to enhance clients' and internal stakeholders' ability to evaluate risk and capitalize on opportunities Establish and execute training processes and strategies for the new technology Coordinate with stakeholders, respond to inquiries and adapt to changing project requirements

Who will you be working with?
We are not a typical tax firm. We are a group of entrepreneurial, action oriented and results oriented tax professionals who take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and helping them reach their potential. We are nimble, resourceful, and proactive but adapt quickly when changes are needed. We present you with opportunities, not a playbook, and we reward you based on your achievements, not your tenure.
In this role, working on most complex tax issues for top clients, you will help build the technology solutions while also becoming a deep expert on variety of tax issues.

How will you grow and be supported?
As a demonstration of A&M's strong commitment to its people, we offer benefits to support your career, personal and professional development. This includes an equity investment in a diversified financial services firm, the ability to invest in A&M private equity funds at beneficial terms, and a health and wellness program. Click to learn about our commitment to your well-being. A&M recognizes that our people fuel our growth, and you and your team will be provided with the best available training and development resources, as well as networking opportunities. Learn more about why A&M is a great place work.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required Experience leading technology strategies to assist tax function optimization Experience developing and implementing automated tax processes and systems Experience implementing third-party direct or indirect tax systems (such as ONESOURCE, GoSystem, CCH Axcess, CorpTax) Experience managing large, multidisciplinary projects that impact tax (e.g., ERP implementations, tax co-sourcing engagements, finance transformations) Experience with state and local tax processes preferred Excellent communication and business writing skills Strong organizational and time management skills

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M's entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work-guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity-are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity and we foster inclusiveness. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

Voluntary Inclusion
It is Alvarez & Marsal's policy to provide and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, pregnancy, marital status, family status, religion, national origin, age or disability or any other non-merit based factor in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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