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

Brightstar Lottery is looking for a Director of Financial Reporting to play a key role within the organization’s accounting department.  The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational, communication and management skills. The candidate should be self-motivated with a strong understanding of financial reporting and technical accounting and who is passionate about delivering quality results and driving continual improvement in a dynamic business environment. This role requires extensive interaction and coordination with various functional areas within the Company including human resources, legal, financial planning, treasury, international operations, tax, payroll, and technical accounting.  The position requires a “hands on” leader who is flexible, hard-working, and able to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid position.

Principal Activities and Responsibilities

• Oversees and contributes to the preparation of the annual U.S. GAAP Form 20-F filing with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the annual IFRS U.S. consolidated report, and annual IFRS stand-alone U.K. parent report
• Oversees and contributes to the preparation of quarterly financial reports
• Establishes and maintains the financial close calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline adherence
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of an annual reporting package provided to the Company’s principal shareholder
• Supports the Finance CFOs with the preparation and disclosure of management discussion and analysis (“MD&A”)
• Provides support to Investor Relations and CFO related to earnings releases, analyst meetings and analyst conference calls
• Assists in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors
• Mornitors and ensures timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance
• Provides U.S. GAAP and IFRS interpretations to business partners through the preparation of technical memorandums outlining accounting guidance in a clear, logical and comprehensive manner
• Communicates and explains accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to business partners
• Supports the financial integration of any newly acquired businesses
• Provides ad hoc reporting, analysis, or assists in other projects as needed

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties which may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study
• CPA certification, active license status required
• 8 - 10 years of relevant financial reporting and technical accounting experience with 3 years managing staff, preferably with a multinational public company
• Combination of Big 4 public accounting and public company experience preferred
• Strong technical accounting background with a thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SOX and SEC reporting standards, as well as experience with technical research and preparation of accounting position papers as needed
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening skills as well as ability to effectively use accounting knowledge to collaborate, guide, and interact professionally with a wide range of personnel at various levels within the organization to drive sound business decisions
• Abilities to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, multi-task efficiently and manage individuals
• Passionate and enthusiastic about remaining up to date on current trends and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Excel and Office; SAP/Central Finance experience and Workiva software experience a plus

Keys to Success

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

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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 $117,880 - $240,000. 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.

Salary : $117,880 - $240,000