Brightstar is an innovative, forward-thinking global leader in lottery that builds on our renowned expertise in delivering secure technology and producing reliable, comprehensive solutions for our customers. As a premier pure play global lottery company, our best-in-class lottery operations, retail and digital solutions, and award-winning lottery games enable our customers to achieve their goals, fulfill player needs and distribute meaningful benefits to communities. Brightstar has a well-established local presence and is a trusted partner to governments and regulators around the world, creating value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.  Brightstar has approximately 6,000 employees. For more information, please visit www.brightstarlottery.com.

Responsibilities

This is an exciting and challenging opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to play a critical role in the success of Brightstar’s (formerly IGT’s) accounting organization. Reporting to the Americas Controller, the North America Controller will be “hands on” with direct responsibility for daily accounting and operations, month and quarter-end close and reporting, as well as being a key contributor to the management and implementation of projects. The selected candidate must also be an advocate for process improvement, transparency, teamwork, and maintaining high quality work product within the department. The selected candidate will be self-motivated and will be instrumental in the growth, development and expansion of the department.

The North America Controller will oversee and lead a team of accountants managing North America operations and will provide guidance to business partners in various areas including deal structuring and other financial matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Directly manage a staff of accounting professionals, including developing and evaluating personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Responsible for day-to-day oversight of accounting operations (including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, month-end close, and reporting)
• Use technical accounting expertise to provide advice and assistance to the accounting team and business partners for structuring and recording transactions
• Document analysis and conclusions related to key accounting transactions and judgments
• Review, analyze, and interpret monthly balance sheet and income statement reports for the region for reporting to management
• Support the Company’s Corporate Financial Reporting group by preparing and reviewing quarterly and annual financial statement disclosures under both US GAAP and IFRS
• Oversee and review key control activities identified for matters within the team’s scope
• Ensure that transactions are recorded in compliance with company policies and US GAAP and IFRS
• Streamline and continuously improve processes and internal controls
• Interface with and support the Company’s independent public accounting firm for review and audit procedures
• Ad hoc reporting and projects as needed, supporting the Americas Controller
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as the department expands to meet business needs

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional units and levels within the organization
• Strong financial and analytical skills including substantial experience with accounting principles and financial statement analysis
• Experience with ASC 606 and ASC 842 required; previous experience with technical accounting concepts highly desirable
• Sound judgement and business acumen
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills enabling simultaneous management of multiple projects
• Highly motivated, results-oriented with ability to take initiative in a diverse organization
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills to manage a team of professionals

Preferred Education & Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in accounting, including public accounting
• 5+ years management experience
• CPA certification
• Bachelor’s degree; Masters preferred

Keys to Success

• Drive results
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership
• Decision making
• Building collaborative relationships
• Foster innovation

At Brightstar, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $INSERT HERE - $INSERT HERE. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program.  Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses.  In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

All Brightstar employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.